BROMSGROVE MP Sajid Javid has raised over £20,000 for the Primrose Hospice after taking on a 10km run.

Mr Javid, who also serves as Health Secretary, is Patron of the charity which supports people with life-limiting illnesses and families in North East Worcestershire.

He was was due to take place in a scheduled race last Sunday morning (December 12), but could not take part due to urgent meetings on battling the surge of the Omicron variant.

However, the MP decided to do his own run later in the day, while taking multiple work-related phone calls throughout his attempt, which explains what he calls “a slightly disappointing finishing time” of 59 minutes and 44 seconds.

Despite a quicker time in his fundraising attempt last year, he managed to raise over £7000 more his time around. The money will support the work of the Hospice to provide care and support to patients and families.

Sajid Javid MP said: “I was determined to complete a 10km run in support of Primrose Hospice, despite a busy working weekend! I am delighted to have raised over £20,000 for this fantastic local charity, which supports so many local residents and their families.”

“I am extremely grateful to everyone who supported me. Your generous contributions are going to a fantastic cause.”

CEO of Primrose Hospice, David Burrell said: “We were delighted when Bromsgrove MP, Sajid Javid said he was up for the challenge of running 10km once again for Primrose Hospice. We’re so grateful for the incredible amount of money he has raised surpassing his target for this year.”

“It costs us £20,500 to run our Primrose Hospice & Family Support Centre for one day so this donation is essential for us to support more people living with life-limiting illnesses and families in North East Worcestershire. Thank you to Sajid and everyone who has donated.”