I didn't come into politics to have to deal with the issue of clandestine entry, illegal working, or an asylum system that allows a free run for right-wing bigots. David Blunkett asylumbigotclandestine Change image and share on social
Where asylum is used as a route to economic migration, it can cause deep resentment in the host community. David Blunkett asylumcommunitydeep Change image and share on social
We need to use all the resources at our disposal in order to prosper. We need more employment, and we need employment to be spread more fairly across society. David Blunkett disposalemploymentfairly Change image and share on social
If, in the name of liberty, we allow individuals to act in a way that damages the wellbeing of the whole, it will inevitably mean the breakdown of mutuality, thereby changing the very nature of our society. David Blunkett actbreakdownchange share on social
I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private. David Blunkett privatepublicthing Change image and share on social
As home secretary, I gained a reputation for being 'tough'; less concerned with liberty than with public protection. David Blunkett concerngainhome Change image and share on social
Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy. David Blunkett controversyhavelife Change image and share on social
I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest. David Blunkett buildhonesthonesty Change image and share on social
