Edwina Currie urges brothels for migrant men, sparking heated debate
Former minister Edwina Currie suggested opening brothels in areas with large numbers of male migrants, prompting criticism for promoting exploitation.
During a recent broadcast, Edwina Currie claimed that communities hosting over a thousand young male migrants should consider establishing a brothel, a suggestion that drew immediate backlash. She invoked her own controversial history, from the 1988 egg-salmonella warning to appointing Jimmy Savile to a psychiatric taskforce, and recalled a past affair with former prime minister John Major. The article juxtaposes her remarks with descriptions of charitable work in Calais, including Care4Calais distributing supplies and volunteer clowns entertaining camp residents.
It also notes that charities provide free laptops and phones, while some female volunteers perform dances that attract migrant attention. Commentators argue that Currie's proposal risks legitimising sexual exploitation of vulnerable migrants and could inflame xenophobic attitudes. The column concludes by warning that such rhetoric may encourage the import of female migrants for prostitution under the guise of aid.
Why it matters
The proposal raises concerns about migrant exploitation and influences public debate on immigration policy.
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