163 Quotes by David Blunkett

Faith in technocrats over politicians is not a trend from which Britain is exempt.

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.

The government wants to be able to attack extremism and hatred wherever it occurs.

To punish MPs because of the distance they live from London - those with fast train journeys quite close to London as well as those at some distance from both the capital or an appropriate airport - is perverse, but also dangerous to democracy.

Tony asked me to stay. It could only have damaged the Prime Minister if I had stayed on.

We all accept that there is a compelling need for more effective powers to exclude and remove suspected terrorists from our country,

There is always an effort to link the public and the private.

Reciprocity helps us balance the need for self-determination and creative individuality with mutual hope and, therefore, what might be described as ‘solidarity.’

Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people’s confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.