-- Self-made Muslim banker Sajid Javid, the son of a bus driver, is set to become the opposition Conservative Party's first Muslim MP after winning internal election for a Tory stronghold in central England, the local Bromsgrove Standard reported on Sunday, February 7.

"It is a great privilege to have been chosen to champion Bromsgrove and its residents at the upcoming General Election," said Javid, 40.

He was chosen, from among five other candidates, by a majority vote at a meeting of the Bromsgrove Conservative Association on Saturday, February 6.

Javid hopes to replace Bromsgrove MP Julie Kirkbride, who has a 10,000 majority.

Kirkbride was recently forced to announce she would not fight the seat at the next election following a scandal over her expenses.

If he managed to win at the May general election, Javid will make history and become the Conservative Party's first Muslim MP.

"I look forward to working with the local community and the Bromsgrove Conservative Association to bring around a Conservative Government and the change our country so desperately needs."

Javid joined the Conservative Party 21 years ago and has been an active party volunteer.

The ruling Labour Party has been losing ground for rival Conservative even before former premier Tony Blair left office.

They currently lead in opinion polls with seven points.

Javid is hoping to help improve the welfare of not only his constituency but that of the entire European country.

"My motto is we've done well and we can do even better."

Javid is known as a successful self-made son of an immigrant bus driver.

He attended state schools and won a place at Exeter University to study Economics and Politics.

He became the youngest vice president in the history of Chase Manhattan Bank at the age of 24 before being headhunted by Deutsche Bank.

The Muslim banker was a specialist in helping to raise investment in developing countries and considered a global leader in this field.

His last role with Deutsche Bank was as Manager Director of its finance, private equity and commodities businesses in Asia.

Javid has helped many budding entrepreneurs build businesses and create job.

He is also an accomplished businessman and private investor.

He has been engaged in community work his entire adult life, including raising £710,000 in a single event for the British Red Cross and leading a charity expedition to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for Help the Aged.

He is a Trustee of Westminster Children’s Society, London’s largest childcare charity.

Source: IslamOnline.net