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
What is it that unites, on the left of British politics, George Orwell, Billy Bragg, Gordon Brown and myself? An understanding that identity and a sense of belonging need to be linked to our commitment to nationhood and a modern form of patriotism. David Blunkett belongbillybragg share on social
Simple numbers of people of a particular age tell us nothing about the condition of their health, the environment in which they live, and the support systems they can afford to pay for. David Blunkett affordagecondition Change image and share on social
Yes, it will go through the disciplines that all puppies go through including house training and puppy walking, then at twelve month old it the training becomes a lot more rigorous which has to be done carefully otherwise you are in danger of stressing the dog. David Blunkett carefullydangerdiscipline 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
History teaches us that, whatever we say, racists will always distort the words of mainstream politicians to make themselves sound more respectable. David Blunkett distorthistorymainstream Change image and share on social
Much extremist activity falls short of directly inciting people to violence or other crimes and so is not caught by laws on incitement. Neither does the Public Order Act, used to protect groups of people from harassment, deal with the problem. David Blunkett actactivitycatch share on social
I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister. David Blunkett cityfiddleleader Change image and 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
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
