Sajid Javid, the former Health Secretary, played a significant role in the resignation of Prime Minister Boris Johnson. He has held cabinet positions under three prime ministers and was honored with the title of Knights Bachelor in the 2024 New Year's Honours.
Javid took over as the new Health Secretary in June 2021, succeeding Matt Hancock.
What's his background?
Sajid Javid, born on December 5, 1969, is currently 54 years old and has been the Conservative MP for Bromsgrove since 2010.
After the Windrush scandal, Javid was appointed Home Secretary in April 2018, following Amber Rudd's resignation.
On June 26, 2021, it was announced that Javid would replace Matt Hancock as Health Secretary, after Hancock's affair with Gina Caladangelo led to his resignation.
Javid, one of five sons, was born in Rochdale, Lancashire. His parents, who migrated from Pakistan in the 1960s, settled in Bristol. Javid attended a state comprehensive school in Bristol before pursuing economics and politics at the University of Exeter, where he joined the Conservative party.
After graduating, Javid worked as a banker in New York, London, and Singapore. As a director of Deutsche Bank, he earned an annual salary of £3 million before leaving in 2009 to enter politics.
Upon entering Parliament, Javid quickly rose through the ranks and served as a junior Treasury minister in David Cameron's government. He also held positions as Equalities Minister, Culture Secretary, and Business Secretary.
Under Prime Minister Theresa May, Javid became Communities, Local Government, and Housing Secretary. However, he faced criticism for his handling of the Grenfell Tower disaster during his tenure in this role.
In the 2024 New Year's Honours, Javid was bestowed with the title of Knights Bachelor.
Javid and his wife Laura have four children.
What did he say about becoming Health Secretary?
Upon being appointed as Health Secretary, Javid expressed his "honour" to replace the disgraced Matt Hancock. In a tweet, he stated, "Honoured to have been asked to serve as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care at this critical time. I look forward to contributing to our fight against the pandemic and serving my country from the Cabinet once again."
Jeremy Hunt, the Chancellor, praised Javid as an "excellent choice" to succeed Hancock.
Javid resigned as Health Secretary on July 5, 2022, and called for Boris Johnson to step down as Prime Minister as well. In his resignation letter, he emphasized the importance of leadership in reflecting the values of the party and the nation.
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