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
It is certainly true that as we grow older, our need for healthcare also grows. It is also true that those who have lived their lives in the most difficult circumstances and experienced the most exhausting and challenging work places need healthcare the most. David Blunkett challengecircumstancedifficult share on social
As education and employment secretary in 1997, I inherited hundreds of schools where the roofs leaked, the windows rattled, and they relied entirely on outside toilets. David Blunkett educationemploymenthundred Change image and share on social
Faith in technocrats over politicians is not a trend from which Britain is exempt. David Blunkett britainexemptfaith Change image and share on social
When I first came into parliament, there was, on average, a by-election every three months - due not to MPs bailing out, but because of the death rate. David Blunkett averagebaildeath Change image and share on social
Speaking for the nation as a whole entails understanding and feeling the pain, as well as understanding the aspiration of the different cultural, social and political make-up of the nation. David Blunkett aspirationculturalentail Change image and share on social
To punish MPs because of the distance they live from London - those with fast train journeys quite close to London as well as those at some distance from both the capital or an appropriate airport - is perverse, but also dangerous to democracy. David Blunkett airportcapitalclose share on social
Let's not allow the voice of the people to be overwhelmed by the siren song of those who opposed regulation, who demanded that government should stand aside and let finance and business run the show. David Blunkett businessdemandfinance Change image and share on social
I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch. David Blunkett anxiousbeginchance Change image and share on social
I prefer a positive view of freedom, drawing on another tradition of political thinking that goes all the way back to the ancient Greek polis. David Blunkett ancientbackdraw Change image and share on social
