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David Blunkett

David Blunkett

British Politician

Born: Jun 6, 1947

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Related authors: Boris Johnson David Cameron Diane Abbott Jeremy Corbyn John Bercow Neil Kinnock Nigel Farage Theresa May

Gordon Brown and Alistair Darling, in hosting the G20 summit and in the budget, must display the same boldness in tackling the instability at home that they do in promoting a worldwide answer to the global meltdown. David Blunkett

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When it comes to those who are accused and their right to defend themselves, it is perfectly reasonable to expect relevant evidence to be made public, and I am in favour of open justice. David Blunkett

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Back in 2003, when I was home secretary, I introduced the victim surcharge on offenders to substantially expand the support available and, I hoped, the protection of witnesses who were brave enough to come forward. David Blunkett

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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

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

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