In government, you are pressed by the security agencies. They come to you with very good information, and they say, 'You need to do something.' So you do need the breath of scepticism, not cynicism, breathing on them. David Blunkett agencybreathbreathe share on social
I'm in favour of a sensible development of response units and their deployment in any circumstance where there may be a risk to the officers themselves or the neighbourhood they're in. I'm not in favour of a blanket arming of the police. David Blunkett armblanketcircumstance share on social
I've had a guide dog since 1969. Not the same one, of course: I've had five. David Blunkett dogguidehave Change image and share on social
If I pleaded guilty to a mistake while I was home secretary, it wasn't that I didn't get tough - my God, I put immigration and security officials on French soil for the first time. David Blunkett frenchgodguilty Change image and share on social
I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again. David Blunkett eventlatelife Change image and share on social
Politics is only worthwhile if you are doing what you believe, regardless of the slings and arrows. David Blunkett arrowpoliticsling Change image and share on social
Throughout my political life, I've not been a stranger to controversy. David Blunkett controversyhavelife Change image and share on social
I've been fortunate when in government to have a car at my disposal, which takes away the nightmare of getting a taxi. David Blunkett cardisposalfortunate Change image and share on social
As home secretary, I gained a reputation for being 'tough'; less concerned with liberty than with public protection. David Blunkett concerngainhome Change image and share on social
