BFL7 - Identity And Belonging - Sajid Javid

In The Colour of Home former politician Sajid Javid, Bristol-born son of Pakistani immigrants, shares his story of a childhood marked by poverty, racism and cultural conflict. ‘There were no easy wins for me,’ he says. ‘No inheritance or trust funds’ But with each setback, Javid learned to stand firm and advocate for himself, pushing back against those who tried to define him based on his background, and the colour of his skin.

Sir Sajid Javid was born and brought up in Rochdale and Bristol. The first member of his family to go to university, he went on to be an MP and Secretary of State for six different Departments, including the Home Office and Treasury. Sajid Javid is currently chair of the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust. 

In conversation with Stephanie Wessell

Stephanie Wessell is a story consultant, producer, director and trainer, specialising in documentary. She has made programmes for major broadcasters and streamers, and is a BAFTA Elevate member.