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It’s great to be back here in Manchester…

…. and out of Westminster.

We didn’t call this election because we want one.

We want to get on with governing…

Thank you.

It’s great to be back.

And an incredible honour to top the Asian Power List for the second year in a row.

I’m particularly delighted that two of my Cabinet colleagues are in the top ten this year.

Thank you for that welcome…

And can I welcome my mum.

You saw her in that video…

… and she is here with us today for her first conference.

Twenty years ago,

Mum thought it was a big deal

when she watched the first Asians move into Coronation Street,

Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP gave a speech on confronting extremism at the Coin Street Community Centre in London on Friday 19 July 2019.

"Tomorrow's Leader, Today" - Sajid Javid launches bid to become Prime Minister for Brexit & Beyond

At a packed afternoon event in central London, the Rt Hon Sajid Javid MP, Home Secretary and contender to be the next Prime Minister, delivered the below remarks.

It’s great to be in Aberdeen…

Or should I say it’s a relief.

I asked my team how far I could get away from Westminster, without leaving the UK - so here I am!

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I love visiting Scotland, both in my capacity as Home Secretary and for personal reasons.

Thank you conference for that welcome.

It’s a huge privilege to be standing here as Home Secretary.

Now I know the question on your mind.

So let’s just deal with it upfront.

Yes, I did watch Bodyguard.

No, it wasn’t very realistic…

Here is the transcript of the speech delivered on Monday 3rd September 2018:

It’s the natural impulse in any society – to want to help and protect our kids.

Secretary of State Sajid Javid's speech at the Design Quality Conference 2018.

Winston Churchill famously said: “We shape our buildings; thereafter they shape us.”

That’s certainly true for me.

As you may know, I grew up above the family shop.

Sajid Javid speaks at the launch of the Midlands Engine Investment Fund.

Thanks, Nick, it’s a pleasure to be here.

In the very heart of the Midlands Engine.

And a nearly a year on from the launch of our Midlands Engine Strategy.