That is why with enormous regret I have tendered my resignation to the prime minister today. David Blunkett enormousministerprime Change image and share on social
Children whose parents return to study do much better at school. Offenders who persist with studies are much less likely to reoffend. The national mental health strategy recognises the important role adult learning can play for people recovering from mental illness. David Blunkett adultchildhealth share on social
I am not a parliamentarian. I am a politician. Some MPs leave and are itching to get back. I don't feel that. This is just a work environment. David Blunkett backenvironmentfeel Change image and share on social
We need to build on what we know works - local oversight of schools to keep a check on performance, timely interventions in schools to support those at risk of failing, and partnerships between schools to help each one to improve. David Blunkett buildcheckfail share on social
Despite being in public life, I value my own privacy immensely and would be as concerned as anyone else if I thought my mobile phone records could be easily available to officials across government. David Blunkett concerneasilygovernment Change image and share on social
To make sense of a world in which rapid change and globalisation create genuine insecurity, we need benchmarks by which we can judge our actions and their long-term impact. David Blunkett actionbenchmarkchange Change image and share on social
In the U.K., we have always been an open, trading nation, enriched by our global links. Contemporary patterns of migration extend this tradition. David Blunkett contemporaryenrichextend Change image and share on social
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 don't like prolonged, highly expensive commissions, especially if they are chaired by judges. We seem to have overwhelming faith in judges. David Blunkett chaircommissionexpensive 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
