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
I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space. David Blunkett britishnessciviccommitment share on social
By confirming the importance of politics and politicians in Britain, we can build from the bottom up and begin to reverse the worrying anti-politics trend, which will empower the elite technocrats and leave defenceless the man or woman in the street with a mere vote to cast. David Blunkett antibeginbottom 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 is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development. David Blunkett communitydevelopmentlearn 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
I didn't come into politics to have to deal with the issue of clandestine entry, illegal working, or an asylum system that allows a free run for right-wing bigots. David Blunkett asylumbigotclandestine Change image and share on social
History teaches us that, whatever we say, racists will always distort the words of mainstream politicians to make themselves sound more respectable. David Blunkett distorthistorymainstream Change image and 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