Government proposes oath of allegiance to British values

Councillors, school governors and civil servants would be expected to commit to oath

Sajid Javid
(Image credit: Carl Court/Getty Images)

All officials holding public office should swear an oath of allegiance to "British values" to help fight extremism and encourage integration, Communities Secretary Sajid Javid said yesterday.

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