All holders of public office could be forced to swear an ‘Equality Oath’ showing their allegiance to so-called British values, a Cabinet Minister said in December.
Sajid Javid, the Government’s Communities Secretary, believes those who do not accept such values will ‘struggle to play a positive role in British life’.
Traditional outlook excluded
But the idea has been criticised as it could lead to people with traditional views, especially of conservative religious faith, being excluded.
