Sajid Javid has promised a "fair" immigration policy which "treats people with respect" as he distanced himself from his predecessors on his first day in the Home Office.
The new Home Secretary ruled out using the controversial phrase "hostile environment", telling MPs it is "unhelpful" as he vowed to put his own stamp on the department amid intense criticism of Theresa May.
Mr Javid, who replaced Amber Rudd as head of the Home Office after her shock resignation on Sunday night, faced calls to "retire" some of the policies developed by the Prime Minister when she carried out the role.
Conservative MP Nick Boles said the department must change course, after weeks of pressure on Ms Rudd, Mrs...