In today's world, learning has become the key to economic prosperity, social cohesion and personal fulfillment. We can no longer afford to educate the few to think, and the many to do. David Blunkett affordcohesioneconomic Change image and share on social
Changes to parliamentary procedure won't transform the lives of the people whom I represent. Decentralising, devolving decision-making and renewing civil society will. David Blunkett civildecentralisedecision Change image and share on social
I'm as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech. David Blunkett freekeenperson Change image and share on social
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
For six and a half years, I had responsibility for leading the Labour party policy on education and delivering on our promise of improved opportunities for all our children. David Blunkett childdelivereducation 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
Crucially, I'd like to thank Labour party members up and down the country for sticking with us. For their active citizenship, their willingness to engage in our democracy, and for being there at the cutting edge of making our democracy work. David Blunkett activecitizenshipcountry share on social
If I pleaded guilty to a mistake while I was home secretary, it wasn't that I didn't get tough - my God, I put immigration and security officials on French soil for the first time. David Blunkett frenchgodguilty Change image and share on social
But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility. David Blunkett applicationperceptionrequire Change image and share on social
I grew up in one of the most deprived parts of Britain. I know the problems which inner-city children face. David Blunkett britainchildcity Change image and share on social
