It is feasible for someone who comes from a privileged background to understand the privilege they have had and to use the formal political arena in a way that would disperse power and engage with people in their own lives. David Blunkett arenabackgrounddisperse share on social
Nothing is more important for young people than enhancing their life chances, liberating their potential and encouraging their contribution to a globally competitive and modern economy. David Blunkett chancecompetitivecontribution 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
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
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
My integrity had been called into question; I was being called a liar, and I am not a liar. And I just think it is time that we stop viewing public figures as fair game. David Blunkett callfairfigure 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
By confirming the importance of politics and politicians in Britain, we can build from the bottom up and begin to reverse the worrying anti-politics trend, which will empower the elite technocrats and leave defenceless the man or woman in the street with a mere vote to cast. David Blunkett antibeginbottom share on social
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
