Sajid Javid’s parents emigrated to the UK from Pakistan in the 1960s

Sajid Javid was subjected to a torrent of racist abuse from left-wing activists on social media yesterday after he became the first ethnic minority Briton appointed to a great office of state.

The new home secretary was called a “coconut” by the prominent left-wing campaigner Tariq Mahmood online and an “Uncle Tom” by Jack Johnson, a Labour councillor, the Guido Fawkes website said.

Other left-wing campaigners also used racist epithets about the Conservative MP. Mr Javid, whose parents emigrated to the UK from Pakistan in the 1960s, is the most senior black and minority ethnic member of the cabinet.

A Labour spokeswoman said: “Any complaints we receive which relate to party members are fully investigated and appropriate disciplinary action is taken in line with our