Shortly after his appointment, Javid stated that as the UK interior minister he would make sure that UK immigration policy is fair and treats people with respect.
"The most urgent task I have is to help those British citizens, that came from the Caribbean, the so-called Windrush generation, and make sure that they are all treated with the decency and the fairness that they deserve," he told reporters.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Theresa May's Downing Street office announced in a statement that Javid was named as the UK's new Home Secretary. Previously he held the post of Britain's Communities Minister.
"The Queen has been pleased to approve the appointment of the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP as Secretary of State for the Home Department," the statement reads.
Sajid Javid MP @SajidJavid becomes Secretary of State for the @UKHomeOffice
— UK Prime Minister (@10DowningStreet) April 30, 2018
May's spokesperson called Javid "one of the most experienced ministers around the cabinet table" and noted that he had shown "drive, ambition and determination to get to grips with difficult subjects," which the newly appointed minister would need in his job.
Lawmaker James Brokenshire will replace Javid as Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, the UK prime minister's office said in another tweet.
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She was heavily criticized after a leaked internal Home Office memo revealed that the UK did use targets on migrant deportation, despite Rudd telling the Parliament that such targets do not exist.
Very sad that Amber is leaving Government. A huge talent that will no doubt be back in Cabinet soon, helping to strengthen our great nation
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) April 29, 2018
Social media users immediately took to Twitter to express their views on the new cabinet member.
Trying even more to look less racist then. He can't run local governments let alone overseeing the country. Lots of councils facing bankruptcy but yes let's make him Home Secretary. pic.twitter.com/vr8if3DTvc
— charlotte dallow (@DallowCharlotte) April 30, 2018
Big mistake. pic.twitter.com/bmbWZRLND2
— JOShUA kANE (@JOShUAkANE666) April 30, 2018
— smile (@smile90885106) April 30, 2018
