Mr Javid has previously been home secretary and chancellor. ‘As well as listening to the scientists we also need to think carefully about the impact on the rest of society and the economy and jobs and wider social impacts and that does mean, I think, that when it comes to opening up you want to go as far and as quick as you can.’ But we’ve got to find a way forward and that does mean you’re relaxing, as much as you can. In an interview with Sky – highlighted by its political correspondent Rob Powell– Mr Javid said in May 2020: ‘We’re going to have to co-exist with this virus for I think many months, if not potentially years. ![]() Last year Mr Javid said that he felt the country should be looking to move out of lockdown earlier to support the economy. And if you can excuse me, I’d like to get on with it.’ ‘We are still in a pandemic and I want to see that come to an end as soon as possible, and that will be my most immediate priority – to see that we can return to normal as soon and as quickly as possible. And I will do everything I can to make sure that I deliver for the people of this great country. I also know that it comes with huge responsibility. ‘I was honoured to take up this position. He achieved a lot, and I’m sure he will have more to offer in public life. ![]() Mr Javid said this morning: ‘I just want to start by saying I think Matt Hancock worked incredibly hard. Mr Javid was appointed health secretary hours after the resignation of Mr Hancock, following leaked pictures showing him kissing an aide. ![]() In a message to broadcasters today, Sajid Javid paid tribute to predecessor Matt Hancock, saying the former health secretary had ‘more to offer in public life’. The new health secretary has said that his priority is to return the country to ‘normal as soon and as quickly as possible’.
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