Sajid Javid

Sajid Javid
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Name	Sajid Javid
Office	Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Term start	June 26, 2021
Term end	July 5, 2022
Predecessor	Matt Hancock
Successor	Steve Barclay

Sajid Javid is a British politician who has held various positions in the UK Government, including Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. He has been a member of Parliament for Bromsgrove (UK Parliament constituency) since 2010, and has served under Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson. Javid's career has been marked by his involvement in key Conservative Party policies, including those related to HM Treasury and the National Health Service (England).

● Early Life and Education

Sajid Javid was born in Rochdale, Lancashire, to Pakistani parents who had immigrated to the United Kingdom from Pakistan. He grew up in a Bristol council estate and attended Downend School and later Filton College, before studying Economics and Politics at the University of Exeter. Javid's early life and education were influenced by his experiences in Bristol and his interest in British politics, which led him to join the Conservative Party (UK) and become involved in local politics in Bromsgrove.

● Career

Before entering politics, Javid worked in Finance at Chase Manhattan Bank and later at Deutsche Bank, where he became a Managing Director. His career in finance took him to New York City and Singapore, where he worked with Goldman Sachs and other major financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan and Merrill Lynch. Javid's experience in the financial sector has been influenced by his work with prominent figures such as Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling, who were key players in the Labour Party (UK) during the 2008 global financial crisis.

● Parliamentary Career

Javid was first elected as the Member of Parliament (UK) for Bromsgrove (UK Parliament constituency) in the 2010 United Kingdom general election, defeating the Labour Party (UK) candidate, Samuel Rowlands. He has since been re-elected in the 2015 United Kingdom general election, 2017 United Kingdom general election, and 2019 United Kingdom general election, increasing his majority each time. As a member of Parliament, Javid has served on various committees, including the Treasury Select Committee and the Public Administration Select Committee, and has been involved in key debates on issues such as Brexit and the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018.

● Cabinet Career

Javid's cabinet career began in 2014, when he was appointed as the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport by Prime Minister David Cameron. He later served as Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills and Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government under Prime Minister Theresa May. In 2019, Javid was appointed as Chancellor of the Exchequer by Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a position he held until his resignation in 2020. He later returned to the cabinet as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care in 2021, following the resignation of Matt Hancock.

● Personal Life

Sajid Javid is married to Laura Javid, and they have four children together. He is a Muslim and has spoken publicly about the importance of his faith in his life. Javid has also been involved in various charitable organizations, including the Prince's Trust and the Disasters Emergency Committee, and has supported causes such as Cancer Research UK and the British Red Cross. His personal life has been influenced by his experiences as a British Pakistani and his interest in promoting diversity and inclusion in British society, as seen in his work with organizations such as the Muslim Council of Britain and the Equality and Human Rights Commission.