Ann Widdecombe, the former Tory minister, will tomorrow claim the Government is turning a blind eye to abuse of Christians around the world while piling pressure on those who target sexuality.
In a speech in London, she will say “hedgehogs” have a better chance of being protected by the Government.
Miss Widdecombe has hit out following reports that David Cameron has threatened to slash aid to poor African countries that persecute gay people.
Malawi has already had its aid cut by £19 million after two gay men were sentenced to 14 years hard labour.
But in a speech to the annual conference of international charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) tomorrow, Miss Widdecombe will say: “Fair enough. But what about Christians? When do we qualify for such protection or don’t we?
“You stand a better chance of earnest representation if you are a hedgehog than if you are a persecuted Christian.”
The plight of Christians came in to sharp focus this month following the death of at least 25 people, mainly Coptic Christians, in Egypt. Read on and comment » | Tom Whitehead, Home Affairs Editor | Friday, October 21, 2011
