We've got to get back to old-fashioned politics that's in touch with the people we seek to represent and to avoid self-inflicted wounds. David Blunkett avoidbackfashion 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
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
Where asylum is used as a route to economic migration, it can cause deep resentment in the host community. David Blunkett asylumcommunitydeep Change image and share on social
Strengthening our identity is one way of reinforcing people's confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being. David Blunkett citizenshipconfidenceidentity Change image and share on social
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
If, in the name of liberty, we allow individuals to act in a way that damages the wellbeing of the whole, it will inevitably mean the breakdown of mutuality, thereby changing the very nature of our society. David Blunkett actbreakdownchange share on social
When it comes to those who are accused and their right to defend themselves, it is perfectly reasonable to expect relevant evidence to be made public, and I am in favour of open justice. David Blunkett accusedefendevidence Change image and share on social
I grew up in one of the most deprived parts of Britain. I know the problems which inner-city children face. David Blunkett britainchildcity Change image and share on social
We must draw on our early roots and remind people why the Labour party was created and who it sought to represent. We have never been a sectional party promoting self-interest, but instead a force for engaging self-reliance and self-determination. David Blunkett createdeterminationdraw share on social
