JEREMY Hunt today slams Whitehall political correctness for Britain failing to stand up to defend persecuted Christians.
The Foreign Secretary publishes a damning report drawn up for him by the Archbishop of Truro today over the alarming global trend.
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Many Christians abroad feel let down the by the UK’s response to their plight, it finds, as it also brands them the most attacked religious group in the world.
In what will be seen as a bid to win the votes of traditional Tory members in the leadership contest, Mr Hunt also pledges to take a firmer stand.
He said: “The sense of misguided political correctness that has stopped us standing up for Christians overseas must end.
“At home, we all benefit from living in a tolerant, diverse society and we should not be afraid of promoting those values abroad.
“It is a sad fact that Christians are the most persecuted religious group in modern times.
“I am determined to show that we are on their side.”
The Foreign Secretary will also promise Britain will use its seat on the UN Security Council to do more for them, and order more training for Foreign and Commonwealth Office staff.
