David Blunkett Quotes
- We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards
- None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics
- I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.
- I can hear people smile.
- When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives…
- I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.
- Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.
- I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.
- And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention and…
- I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.
- I said it's impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don't have any incentives for people to…
- But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.
- I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.
- I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.
- I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near…
- Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope and, therefore, what might be described as 'solidarity.'
- It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.
- I have always been honest about my recollection of events.
- It is now in Gordon Brown's - and the Labour party's - best interests for those seeking the prime minister's immediate departure to back off
- I believe whoever the Labour Party chooses to replace Tony Blair will beat David Cameron.