At school, I was brought up on revolting food - sausages, sausages and Spam - but at home, I had the most wonderful sponge puddings, which I don't indulge in very often now. David Blunkett bringfoodhome Change image and share on social
I was affected by the harshness of government, the reality of 16-hour days, and the pressures of modern communications. David Blunkett affectcommunicationday Change image and share on social
In primary schools, I set two main objectives - to cut infant class sizes and improve literacy and numeracy. David Blunkett classcutimprove Change image and share on social
Nothing is more important for young people than enhancing their life chances, liberating their potential and encouraging their contribution to a globally competitive and modern economy. David Blunkett chancecompetitivecontribution Change image and share on social
Bishops and judges are some of the best politicians in the world. They know how to manipulate the political process. David Blunkett bishopjudgemanipulate Change image and share on social
Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element. David Blunkett 11thassessmentcrucial share on social
People from all over the world were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Centre. They came from many different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu believers were killed together as they worked in the towers. David Blunkett attackbackgroundbeliever share on social
What is it that unites, on the left of British politics, George Orwell, Billy Bragg, Gordon Brown and myself? An understanding that identity and a sense of belonging need to be linked to our commitment to nationhood and a modern form of patriotism. David Blunkett belongbillybragg 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
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
