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
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
In Sheffield, we need support from the community and for the community. We need integration with no loss of heritage, and a clear appreciation of what is and is not acceptable. David Blunkett acceptableappreciationclear 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
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
We need dynamic and thriving businesses and a skilled and adaptable labour force to produce competitiveness and prosperity. David Blunkett adaptablebusinesscompetitiveness Change image and share on social
I have made mistakes in the past, but when I have, I have always said so. David Blunkett makemistakepast Change image and share on social
It's not just parliament that requires radical modernisation. It's our democratic processes. David Blunkett democraticmodernisationparliament Change image and share on social
There are some really good experiments with the youth offending service, joining up youth offending teams with the youth justice board, and good local authority and primary care trusts working together. David Blunkett authorityboardcare share on social
It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions. David Blunkett acceptactionconsequence Change image and share on social
