SAJID Javid - MP for Clent, Belbroughton and Hagley - has once again been named among the most powerful Asians in the UK, although has lost his top spot to London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

Mr Javid had topped the GG2 Power List for the past two years, although saw his crown handed to the Mayor of London during the glitzy awards show on October 21.

The award, which is part of the GG2 Leadership awards and hosted by the Asian Media and Marketing Group (AMG), still rated the MP highly, ranking him at number two.

Kalpesh Solanki, group managing editor at AMG, said: "The GG2 Leadership Awards are designed to recognise and promote individuals who have excelled and broken through barriers.

"They have become the preeminent event which helps promote diversity and encourages the next generation of leaders to connect with organisations who embrace diversity."

Mr Javid was followed by fellow politician Priti Patel in third.

Other names in the list included Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain at number five, steel magnate Lakshmi MIttal at number seven, and singer Zayn Malik at number 17.

The GG2 Leadership Awards are now in their 18th year.