The democratic state can sometimes abuse its power as much as those who seek to destroy it abuse fundamental rights and democratic practices. David Blunkett abusedemocraticdestroy Change image and share on social
I have always been honest about my recollection of events. David Blunkett eventhonestrecollection Change image and share on social
We need to reaffirm that politics is not merely compatible with economic progress and development in the 21st century, but essential to it. David Blunkett 21stcenturycompatible Change image and share on social
The government wants to be able to attack extremism and hatred wherever it occurs. David Blunkett attackextremismgovernment Change image and share on social
In government, you are pressed by the security agencies. They come to you with very good information, and they say, 'You need to do something.' So you do need the breath of scepticism, not cynicism, breathing on them. David Blunkett agencybreathbreathe share on social
I'm in favour of a sensible development of response units and their deployment in any circumstance where there may be a risk to the officers themselves or the neighbourhood they're in. I'm not in favour of a blanket arming of the police. David Blunkett armblanketcircumstance share on social
I've had a guide dog since 1969. Not the same one, of course: I've had five. David Blunkett dogguidehave Change image and share on social
If I pleaded guilty to a mistake while I was home secretary, it wasn't that I didn't get tough - my God, I put immigration and security officials on French soil for the first time. David Blunkett frenchgodguilty Change image and share on social
I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again. David Blunkett eventlatelife Change image and share on social
