Let's not allow the voice of the people to be overwhelmed by the siren song of those who opposed regulation, who demanded… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Children whose parents return to study do much better at school. Offenders who persist with studies are much less likely to reoffend.… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
We must draw on our early roots and remind people why the Labour party was created and who it sought to represent.… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
It is feasible for someone who comes from a privileged background to understand the privilege they have had and to use the… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
When it comes to those who are accused and their right to defend themselves, it is perfectly reasonable to expect relevant evidence… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Back in 2003, when I was home secretary, I introduced the victim surcharge on offenders to substantially expand the support available and,… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
The democratic state can sometimes abuse its power as much as those who seek to destroy it abuse fundamental rights and democratic… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
It is certainly true that as we grow older, our need for healthcare also grows. It is also true that those who… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Strengthening our identity is one way of reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being. — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Politics is about the participation and engagement of the wider citizenry - to miss that point would doom us to irrelevance. — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private. — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
As a former home secretary, I have access to and knowledge of the workings of the system in a way that individuals unfamiliar with… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
The Home Office culture was one of being just above the problem, of hovering just out of reach of knowing what was going on… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
I was affected by the harshness of government, the reality of 16-hour days, and the pressures of modern communications. — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
At school, I was brought up on revolting food - sausages, sausages and Spam - but at home, I had the most wonderful sponge… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Let's not allow the voice of the people to be overwhelmed by the siren song of those who opposed regulation, who demanded that government… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
The clash between capital and labour, between those seeking to maximise profit and those with only their toil to sell, was the driving force… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
Without the political parties and the volunteering work of their members day in, day out, we would have a very different sort of politics… — David Blunkett Copy Share Image
