Migrants to Britain should be able to speak English and ‘respect its laws and culture’, the UK’s most senior Asian politician has said.
Culture Secretary Sajid Javid insisted it was not good enough for migrants to live in the UK for up to 50 years without being able to speak English.
The British-born Tory, whose parents came from Pakistan, also said there was no place for Sharia law in the UK legal system.
[A COMMENT] I totally agree with Him, unfortunately if He was a UKIP candidate, papers like the Daily Mail would be shouting Rascist...I can only say what a bunch of hypocrites our press and media are.
[ANOTHER] What this man is stating is nothing special - it is simple common sense - fundamental logic with emigating to a different country with a different language and culture to your own country of origin. How views like this have become 'refreshing' or 'unusual' or whatnot is beyond me - I feel very sorry for England. [Daily Mail] Read more
