In 2012,May,then home secretary,said she wanted to create"a really hostile environment for illegal migration,"in Britain. Buses with"Go home or face arrest"written on the side were driven around multicultural parts of London.
May's approach has been partially credited for creating an anti-foreigner environment at the Home Office.
Javid's appointment provides the Tory party with an opportunity for a reset on immigration - an issue which has dogged the government.