As a former home secretary, I have access to and knowledge of the workings of the system in a way that individuals unfamiliar with the courts can never hope to have. David Blunkett accesscourthome Change image and share on social
When I'm in London I do have the convenience of being close to St James Park which is also good for me because it gives me an excuse to get out and get some much needed exercise! David Blunkett closeconvenienceexcuse Change image and share on social
Being an MP is not a desperately hard life, like going down the pit or working in the steelworks - with which I am all too familiar, having been brought up in the city of Sheffield; and it certainly isn't badly paid compared with any of my constituents. David Blunkett badlybringcity share on social
Changes to parliamentary procedure won't transform the lives of the people whom I represent. Decentralising, devolving decision-making and renewing civil society will. David Blunkett civildecentralisedecision Change image and share on social
Judy, we think that since the 11th of September, 2001, we've faced a similar heightened threat level. And we've been enhancing both the exchange of intelligence and security information and the assessment of that information, because that's the crucial element. David Blunkett 11thassessmentcrucial share on social
Parents don't believe that lifting life-chances in one school means reducing them in another. David Blunkett chancelifelift Change image and share on social
I'm as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech. David Blunkett freekeenperson Change image and share on social
In Sheffield, we need support from the community and for the community. We need integration with no loss of heritage, and a clear appreciation of what is and is not acceptable. David Blunkett acceptableappreciationclear Change image and share on social
Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope and, therefore, what might be described as 'solidarity.' David Blunkett balancecreativedetermination Change image and share on social
Balancing the common good with the freedom and liberty to exercise that individuality has been and remains a challenge for those committed to democracy while understanding that the polis ensures our participation and therefore our citizenship. David Blunkett balancechallengecitizenship share on social
