British-Pakistani MP removed as UK’s business secretary
Theresa May gives Sajid Javid a less prominent role of leading the local government department
Britain's Business Secretary Sajid Javid leaves 10 Downing Street in London, Britain April 12, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS
LONDON:
British Conservative lawmaker Sajid Javid was removed from his position as business secretary by new Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday, taking up a less prominent role leading the department responsible for local government.
Javid, previously seen as a rising star and potential future party leader or finance minister, was appointed Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government by May as she assembled her senior team after taking office on Wednesday.
British Conservative lawmaker Sajid Javid was removed from his position as business secretary by new Prime Minister Theresa May on Thursday, taking up a less prominent role leading the department responsible for local government.
Javid, previously seen as a rising star and potential future party leader or finance minister, was appointed Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government by May as she assembled her senior team after taking office on Wednesday.