And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadn't taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time. David Blunkett actionangrycitizen share on social
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 me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise! David Blunkett closeconvenienceexcuse Change image and share on social
Being an MP is not a desperately hard life, like going down the pit or working in the steelworks - with which I am all too familiar, having been brought up in the city of Sheffield; and it certainly isn't badly paid compared with any of my constituents. David Blunkett badlybringcity share on social
The government must give men and women without power a real say over what happens to them, and the means of engaging in a participative, invigorated and living democracy. David Blunkett democracyengagegive Change image and share on social
Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope and, therefore, what might be described as 'solidarity.' David Blunkett balancecreativedetermination Change image and share on social
How to strike the right balance between our privacy and our expectation that the state will protect us and facilitate our freedom is one of the most difficult challenges facing us all. David Blunkett balancechallengedifficult Change image and share on social
We need to reaffirm that politics is not merely compatible with economic progress and development in the 21st century, but essential to it. David Blunkett 21stcenturycompatible Change image and share on social
My job as Labour Home Secretary is to ensure people are prepared to listen to us when we take on our opponents across the political spectrum. David Blunkett ensurehomejob Change image and share on social
Speaking for the nation as a whole entails understanding and feeling the pain, as well as understanding the aspiration of the different cultural, social and political make-up of the nation. David Blunkett aspirationculturalentail 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
