We need a government which, yes, guarantees basic standards in public services, but which also steps in to protect people's wellbeing as they take part in our consumer democracy - particularly online. David Blunkett basicconsumerdemocracy Change image and 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
We must look to an open, tolerant, inclusive England, which embraces the values of a Britain that still leads the world in terms of an open democracy, as well as an understanding of the needs for responsibilities and obligations to run alongside the affirmation of individual rights. David Blunkett affirmationalongsidebritain 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
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
It's not just parliament that requires radical modernisation. It's our democratic processes. David Blunkett democraticmodernisationparliament 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
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
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
At this very moment in time there will be people making, breaking relationships, regretting deeply what they've done, and causing hurt, but that is a fact of life, and if we weren't full of emotion, we'd be automatons, and I don't think people want us to be that. David Blunkett automatonbreakcause share on social
