![epa09304118 (FILE) - Britain's then Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid (R) is thanked by Prime Minister Boris Johnson (L) after he delivers a speech at the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Britain, 30 September 2019 (reissued 26 June 2021). Downing Street on 26 June 2021 said Sajid Javid was appointed to succeed Matt Hancock who resigned as Health Secretary. EPA/NEIL HALL *** Local Caption *** 55509051](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4GGJBPIFMYCLFCNHLT75RZ4UFU.jpg?smart=true&auth=4fdcb6ffe66c68c1f84bc3d31860a296acb68cfe018b54f58a60e95f92317350&width=400&height=225)
Sajid Javid is greeted by Boris Johnson in 2019. EPA
Sajid Javid is greeted by Boris Johnson in 2019. EPA
Sajid Javid: the man stepping in to lead UK’s pandemic battle
He resigned as chancellor after clash with Prime Minister Boris Johnson over hiring staff