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
It is certainly true that as we grow older, our need for healthcare also grows. It is also true that those who have lived their lives in the most difficult circumstances and experienced the most exhausting and challenging work places need healthcare the most. David Blunkett challengecircumstancedifficult 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
The government must give men and women without power a real say over what happens to them, and the means of engaging in a participative, invigorated and living democracy. David Blunkett democracyengagegive 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
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
Businesses that fail to develop their staff are twice as likely to collapse. Firms seeking to reposition themselves for the economic upturn need to invest in their staff's flexibility, responsiveness and skills. David Blunkett businesscollapsedevelop 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 an ageing society, it makes sense to support older adults to develop new skills, prolonging their working lives. David Blunkett adultagedevelop Change image and share on social