David Blunkett

David Blunkett is a former British politician, having represented the Sheffield Bright side and Hillsborough constituency for 28 years through to 7 May 2015 when he stepped down at the general election.

Blind since birth, and coming from a poor family in one of Sheffield’s most deprived districts, he rose to become Education and Employment Secretary, Home Secretary and Work and Pensions Secretary in Tony Blair’s Cabinet following Labour’s victory in the 1997 general election.

Date of birth:
6th June, 1947
"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
Topic(s): Intelligence
"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
Topic(s): Travel

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