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Sajid Javid

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Sajid Javid is chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust and co-chair of the Independent Commission on Community Cohesion. He is a former home secretary and Conservative MP for Bromsgrove.

Racist Debates Happening Now Weren't Taking Place A Decade Ago, Warns Sajid Javid
Social affairs
Racist Debates Happening Now Weren't Taking Place A Decade Ago, Warns Sajid Javid
Former cabinet minister Sajid Javid has said that division is on the rise in the UK.
It is our duty to defend Britain's Jewish communities
Communities
By Sajid Javid
It is our duty to defend Britain's Jewish communities
After the horrifying events in Manchester on 2 October, it is our collective responsibility to rebuild trust and hope within Britain’s Jewish communities.
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Health
By Sophie Church
Doctor's orders: Why patients are still fighting to receive a medical cannabis prescription
Medical cannabis was legalised in 2018, but patients are still fighting to be prescribed. Sophie Church looks at whether a Labour government would make access simpler
Unusual channels
Parliament
By Salma Shah
Unusual channels
In her occasional despatch from inside the legislative machine, Salma Shah shares the whips’ pain, and spots the use of a time-saving procedure that keeps open the chance of May election
Sajid Javid and the Samaritans: 'Suicide prevention training for MPs will save lives'
Health
By Tali Fraser
Sajid Javid and the Samaritans: 'Suicide prevention training for MPs will save lives'
“I really, genuinely think this kind of training for MPs will save lives,” says Sajid Javid, ahead of his event with the emotional support charity Samaritans in Speakers House tomorrow morning.
Sajid Javid Is Standing Down At The Next Election
Political parties
Sajid Javid Is Standing Down At The Next Election
Former chancellor and long-serving Cabinet minister Sajid Javid has confirmed he will not stand again at the next election.
Senior Liz Truss Adviser Suspended After No 10 Source Briefed Against Sajid Javid
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Senior Liz Truss Adviser Suspended After No 10 Source Briefed Against Sajid Javid
A senior adviser to Liz Truss has reportedly been suspended after a 10 Downing Street source was quoted as saying the Prime Minister believes Conservative MP Sajid Javid is "shit".
Sajid Javid Says UK Has A 'Productivity Problem” After Liz Truss' Demands “More Graft”
Economy
Sajid Javid Says UK Has A "Productivity Problem” After Liz Truss' Demands “More Graft”
Former health secretary Sajid Javid has defended comments by Conservative leadership frontrunner Liz Truss that British workers need to produce "more graft”.
All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
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All The Conservative MPs Through To The First Round Of Voting In The Leadership Race
The race is on to find a replacement for Boris Johnson after he pledged to step down earlier this week — here are all the Conservative MPs who have made it to the first round of voting, and what their bid is to win support.
Robin Walker: Giving up my dream job was a wrench but the right thing to do
Education
By Robin Walker MP
Robin Walker: Giving up my dream job was a wrench but the right thing to do
When I made my maiden speech with schools as its central theme, little could I have realised that 12 years later, I would be agonising over whether to resign from my dream job of schools minister.
Sajid Javid Launches Leadership Bid With Warning Tories Face 1997-Style Wipeout Without Change
Political parties
Sajid Javid Launches Leadership Bid With Warning Tories Face 1997-Style Wipeout Without Change
Sajid Javid has warned that the Conservative party faces "oblivion" at the next general election without major change as he launched his pitch to replace Boris Johnson as Tory leader and Prime Minister.
Sajid Javid Tells MPs “The Problem Starts At The Top” As He Savages Boris Johnson
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Sajid Javid Tells MPs “The Problem Starts At The Top” As He Savages Boris Johnson
Sajid Javid told MPs “enough is enough” as he delivered a searing personal statement criticising Boris Johnson’s leadership following his shock resignation last night.
Boris Johnson Vows To 'Keep Going' After Wave Of Resignations
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Boris Johnson Vows To "Keep Going" After Wave Of Resignations
Boris Johnson has vowed to "keep going" during a turbulent Prime Minister's Questions which saw him repeatedly urged to resign from Downing Street.
Here Are All The Tory MPs That Have Resigned From Boris Johnson’s Government So Far
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Here Are All The Tory MPs That Have Resigned From Boris Johnson’s Government So Far
Boris Johnson’s government has been hit by a slew of high-profile resignations in the last 24 hours as he battles to keep hold of his leadership.
Stephen Barclay Is The New Health Secretary And Nadhim Zahawi Replaces Rishi Sunak As Chancellor
Health
Stephen Barclay Is The New Health Secretary And Nadhim Zahawi Replaces Rishi Sunak As Chancellor
Boris Johnson has chosen Stephen Barclay to replace Sajid Javid as Health Secretary and Nadhim Zahawi to replace Rishi Sunak as Chancellor.
Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak Have Resigned As Pressure On Boris Johnson Intensifies
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Sajid Javid and Rishi Sunak Have Resigned As Pressure On Boris Johnson Intensifies
Sajid Javid has resigned as Health Secretary and Rishi Sunak as Chancellor, as Boris Johnson faces growing pressure over his handling of the Chris Pincher affair.
Minister Says Boris Johnson Wants “The Best People In The Right Roles” Amid Reshuffle Rumours
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Minister Says Boris Johnson Wants “The Best People In The Right Roles” Amid Reshuffle Rumours
Health secretary Sajid Javid has said Boris Johnson wants “the best people” in his top team as expectation grows that the Prime Minister is due to undertake a reshuffle following Monday's confidence vote.
Cancer Charities Warn Government Is Failing To Address Chronic NHS Staff Shortages
Health
Cancer Charities Warn Government Is Failing To Address Chronic NHS Staff Shortages
MPs have warned that the NHS is not on track to meet the NHS Long Term plan target to diagnose 75% of cancers at stage 1 or 2 by 2028, with chronic cancer workforce shortages meaning the UK is now performing behind other comparable countries for cancer outcomes.
Government 'Spooked' By Attempts To Block Medical Equipment From Regions With 'Genocide Risk'
Health
Government "Spooked" By Attempts To Block Medical Equipment From Regions With "Genocide Risk"
An amendment to the Health and Care Bill, seeking to ban the Department of Health from procuring medical equipment made in regions of the world at “serious risk of genocide” is believed to be causing unease within government.
Sajid Javid Says It's 'Not Possible' To Reach Zero-Covid In The UK As Cases Rise Dramatically
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says It's "Not Possible" To Reach Zero-Covid In The UK As Cases Rise Dramatically
The Health Secretary has insisted the government's "defence" against Covid is working but said the UK would not be able to implement a "zero Covid" approach due to the emergence of a more infectious form of the Omicron variant.
Javid Warns Putin A Russian 'Toecap' In Nato Territory Would Mean War
Defence
Javid Warns Putin A Russian "Toecap" In Nato Territory Would Mean War
Sajid Javid has warned Moscow that any military encroachment into Nato territory would be tantamount to declaring war on the western alliance and provoke a "significant" response.
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Defence
By John Johnston
Government Says Russian Invasion Of Ukraine Has Begun
Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said it is a "dark day" for Europe as he confirmed that Russian forces have now advanced into eastern Ukraine.
Confusion Over Covid Policy Forces Boris Johnson To Delay Sign Off Of New Rules At The Last Minute
Health
Confusion Over Covid Policy Forces Boris Johnson To Delay Sign Off Of New Rules At The Last Minute
The revamped Number 10 operation is accused of being in chaos after a row between the Treasury and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over plans to do away with Covid restrictions forced the Prime Minister to delay a Cabinet meeting where the plans were due to be signed off.
Sajid Javid Confirms Covid-19 Vaccines Will Be Offered For Children Aged Over Five In England
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
Sajid Javid Confirms Covid-19 Vaccines Will Be Offered For Children Aged Over Five In England
The health secretary has announced that children aged 5-to-11 in England will be offered a "non-urgent" Covid-19 vaccine from April.
Sajid Javid Insists Downing Street Isn't Dysfunctional As Boris Johnson Prepares For No.10 Overhaul
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Sajid Javid Insists Downing Street Isn't Dysfunctional As Boris Johnson Prepares For No.10 Overhaul
The Health Secretary has insisted that Downing Street isn't dysfunctional despite Boris Johnson making wholesale changes to its personnel, with more expected to come this week.
Government Will Confirm In 'The Next Few Days' If Mandatory Jabs For NHS Staff Will Be Dropped
Coronavirus
Government Will Confirm In "The Next Few Days" If Mandatory Jabs For NHS Staff Will Be Dropped
Government will decide whether to reverse its controversial policy on mandatory Covid vaccines for NHS staff in England “in the course of the next few days”.
Sajid Javid Says Downing Street Party Scandal Has 'Damaged Our Democracy'
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Sajid Javid Says Downing Street Party Scandal Has "Damaged Our Democracy"
Sajid Javid has said that Downing Street parties have caused "damage to our democracy" but continued to refuse to say whether Boris Johnson should resign if he is found to have breached the ministerial code.
Covid Self-Isolation Will Be Cut To Five Days In England From Monday
Coronavirus
Covid Self-Isolation Will Be Cut To Five Days In England From Monday
Sajid Javid has confirmed that the minimum self-isolation period for those who test positive for Covid-19 and their close contacts will be cut from seven days to five.
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Won't Rule Out Further Coronavirus Restrictions Ahead Of Christmas
Sajid Javid has refused to rule out introducing further restrictions ahead of Christmas to deal with the Omicron variant.
Sajid Javid Says People Will Eventually Need Third Covid Jab To Be Classed As Fully Vaccinated
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Says People Will Eventually Need Third Covid Jab To Be Classed As Fully Vaccinated
The government will change the definition of being fully vaccinated to mean those who have had three jabs against Covid-19, according to Sajid Javid.
Sajid Javid Denies No10 Christmas Party Took Place And “Doesn’t Know” Why Allegra Stratton Resigned
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Sajid Javid Denies No10 Christmas Party Took Place And “Doesn’t Know” Why Allegra Stratton Resigned
The health secretary has continued to deny there was ever a Christmas party in Number 10 last year during lockdown despite a formal inquiry into the event.
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Move To Plan B Covid-19 Restrictions Today
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Expected To Announce Move To Plan B Covid-19 Restrictions Today
Government is set to announce a move to "Plan B" Covid-19 restrictions as early as today, including working from home and vaccine passports.
Ministers Expect To Know 'A Lot More' About The Omicron Variant In Two Weeks
Coronavirus
Ministers Expect To Know "A Lot More" About The Omicron Variant In Two Weeks
The government is confident that it will have found out "a lot more" about the Omicron variant in a fortnight's time, Health Secretary Sajid Javid has said.
Boris Johnson Says All Over-18s Will Be Offered Covid Booster Within Two Months
Coronavirus
Boris Johnson Says All Over-18s Will Be Offered Covid Booster Within Two Months
The Prime Minister said temporary vaccination centers would be "popping up like Christmas trees" in a bid to tackle the new Omicron Covid variant.
Sajid Javid Confirms Masks Will Be A 'Legal Requirement' In Shops And On Public Transport
Coronavirus
Sajid Javid Confirms Masks Will Be A "Legal Requirement" In Shops And On Public Transport
Compulsory mask-wearing will return in shops and on all public transport in England from Tuesday to try and prevent the spread of the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, Sajid Javid has confirmed.
New Covid-19 Variant Is Of 'Huge International Concern', Sajid Javid Warns
Coronavirus
New Covid-19 Variant Is Of "Huge International Concern", Sajid Javid Warns
Sajid Javid has warned that the new Covid-19 variant B.1.1.529 is of “huge international concern”.