BROMSGROVE MP Sajid Javid has claimed too many politicians have refused to tackle integration problems as they fear being "called a racist".

Mr Javid, the communities secretary, has said many of the findings of a new Government-commissioned review "ring true to me personally".

He said these include the contributions made by immigrants to British life and those who live "parallel lives" and fail to "embrace the shared values that make Britain great".

A new dossier by Dame Louise Casey said nowhere near enough is being done to fully integrate minority groups into wider society.

Mr Javid has now responded to its findings in a debate in the House of Commons.

He said: "Many of her findings ring true to me personally.

"I've seen for myself the enormous contribution that immigrants and their families make to British life, all without giving up their unique cultural identities.

"But I've also seen with my own eyes the other side of the equation.

"For too long, too many people in this country have been living parallel lives - refusing to integrate and failing to embrace the shared values that make Britain great.

"And for too long, too many politicians in this country have refused to deal with the problem.

"They've ducked the issue for fear of being called a racist, failing the very people they're supposed to be helping and I will not allow this to continue.

"We in public life have a moral responsibility to deal with this situation and Dame Louise's report is a crucial step in that process."

Mr Javid said he will study the report's findings, with plans to be outlined in the spring.

Dame Louise warned in her report that "misogyny and patriarchy" in some communities is widening inequality, with the country becoming more divided as it becomes more diverse.

The review recommended that ministers should consider whether immigrants intending to settle in Britain should swear an "integration oath" on arrival.

It further suggested schoolchildren should be taught "British values" of tolerance, democracy and respect to help bind communities together amid growing "ethnic segregation".

But The Ramadhan Foundation has condemned the report, calling it "inflammatory".

Stand Up To Racism has also criticised the report for "failing to recommend ways to reduce racist and Islamophobic attacks".