By Chris York
Every public office-holder may have to swear an oath of allegiance to British values, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid has signalled.
The loyalty pledge would be expected to cover elected officials, civil servants and council workers.
Javid’s proposal comes in response to a report on social cohesion by Dame Louise Casey, which warned some sections of society did not accept British values such as tolerance.
He said he was “drawn” to Dame Louise’s recommendation to bring in an oa...
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