I Want to See a British Asian Prime Minister, Says David Cameron

Sajid Javid, the Culture Secretary

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH: The Prime Minister tells an awards ceremony that he wants to see British Asians in positions of power 'not to fill quotas but to realise our full potential'

David Cameron has said he wants to see a British Asian Prime Minister in his lifetime.

Mr Cameron made the remarks at an awards dinner in central London where Sajid Javid, the Culture secretary who is widely tipped as his successor, topped a power list of the most influential Asians in the UK.

Mr Cameron told the GG2 Leadership Awards: "Let us think big about what Britons of all backgrounds can achieve.

"When I hear 'sir', 'your honour' or 'right honourable', I want them to be followed by a British Asian name."

To cheers he added: "One day I want to hear that title 'Prime Minister' followed by a British Asian name."

Earlier Mr Cameron had described Mr Javid, who was in the audience, as "brilliant" during his 10 minute speech, which celebrates achievement among Britain's Asian community. » | Christopher Hope, Senior Political Correspondent | Wednesday, November 05, 2014