Simple numbers of people of a particular age tell us nothing about the condition of their health, the environment in which they live, and the support systems they can afford to pay for. David Blunkett affordagecondition Change image and share on social
Back in 2003, when I was home secretary, I introduced the victim surcharge on offenders to substantially expand the support available and, I hoped, the protection of witnesses who were brave enough to come forward. David Blunkett backbraveexpand share on social
Privacy is a right, but as in any democratic society, it is not an absolute right. David Blunkett absolutedemocraticprivacy Change image and share on social
Being a Labour home secretary in the 21st century means fighting a constant battle against both extreme Right and Left. David Blunkett 21stbattlecentury Change image and share on social
Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it the training becomes a lot more rigorous which has to be done carefully otherwise you are in danger of stressing the dog. David Blunkett carefullydangerdiscipline share on social
With the commissioning of new schools undertaken by a local director of school standards, decisions will be fair and transparent, rooted in the needs of the local community. The admissions code and the role of the adjudicator will also be strengthened to provide fairness for all children. David Blunkett adjudicatoradmissionchild share on social
The clash between capital and labour, between those seeking to maximise profit and those with only their toil to sell, was the driving force for the creation of the trade unions in the 19th century. David Blunkett 19thcapitalcentury Change image and share on social
I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister. David Blunkett cityfiddleleader Change image and share on social
The Home Office culture was one of being just above the problem, of hovering just out of reach of knowing what was going on on the ground, whether it was crime or immigration. David Blunkett crimeculturegrind Change image and share on social
Balancing the common good with the freedom and liberty to exercise that individuality has been and remains a challenge for those committed to democracy while understanding that the polis ensures our participation and therefore our citizenship. David Blunkett balancechallengecitizenship share on social