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David Blunkett

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I have always been honest about my recollection of events.


— David Blunkett


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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.


— David Blunkett


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But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.


— David Blunkett


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I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.


— David Blunkett


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I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.


— David Blunkett


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I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.


— David Blunkett


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I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.


— David Blunkett


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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 normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch.


— David Blunkett


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Strengthening our identity is one way of reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.


— David Blunkett


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That is why with enormous regret I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister today.


— David Blunkett


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As Home Secretary he was prepared to confront the judiciary and the police with proposals for civilian community patrols and changes to police officers' pay and working conditions. Blind since birth and coming from a poor family in one of Sheffield's most deprived districts he rose to become Education and Employment Secretary Home Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary in Tony Blair's Cabinet following Labour's victory in the 1997 general election. Characteristically he was already at work on the morning of Saturday 7 May a matter of hours after his appointment.

Following the 2005 general election he was appointed Secretary of State for Work and Pensions though he resigned from that role later that year following a large amount of media coverage relating to external business interests in the period when he did not hold a cabinet post. He was promoted to become Home Secretary following the 2001 general election a position he held until 2004 when he resigned following highly publicised matters related to his personal life. Blind since birth and coming from a poor family in one of Sheffield's most deprived districts he rose to become Education and Employment Secretary Home Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary in Tony Blair's Cabinet following Labour's victory in the 1997 general election.

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