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
Being home secretary involves having to face some of the worst of human behaviour and challenges of modern society. David Blunkett badbehaviourchallenge Change image and 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
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
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
Being a Labour home secretary in the 21st century means fighting a constant battle against both extreme Right and Left. David Blunkett 21stbattlecentury 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
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
