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
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
We have a media that presents every politician as being as bad as the next. There is no distinguishing between one good idea or another; no explanation of why constitutional change should be uppermost in the minds of the people I represent. David Blunkett badchangeconstitutional share on social