The British Government's relationship with Saudi Arabia. A letter NOT published in the Western Daily Press.

The Western Daily Press has always seemed happy to publish letters submitted by English Democrats activists.  However, this letter highlighting Saudi Arabia's attitude towards religions other than Islam and questioning its relationship with the British Government was, apparently, not published.

Has Saudi Arabia bought Britain's friendship? 

Sir,

Saudi Arabia has offered to pay for the construction of 200 mosques in Germany to cater for the religious needs of Muslim refugees fleeing war ravaged countries in the Middle East.  The British Government should follow that example in similar fashion and, using money from its huge foreign aid budget, offer to fund the building of churches in Saudi Arabia thus enabling Christian refugees taking shelter there to follow their faith.

On second thoughts that idea is a non-starter: Saudi Arabia refuses to accept refugees and does not allow public worship by Christians or of any religion other than Islam.

Despite such prejudice the UK Government website reports that, earlier this month, the British Ambassador in Riyadh said: "Saudi Arabia is . . . an important player in the world and a close friend and partner of the UK.  I am looking forward to celebrating the anniversary of 100 years of relations between our two Kingdoms . . . " 

It is, to put it mildly, deeply regrettable that British politicians and diplomats seek to be so chummy with such a religiously intolerant state - has Saudi Arabia's oil riches bought the British Government's friendship?

Yours faithfully,

S.W.

English Democrats, Somerset,