David Blunkett

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Economic Growth

“We must work together to mobilise the talent and potential of British society”

We need an industrial strategy alongside a skills revolution.

By David Blunkett

Education

We lacked guts in government, but Labour today should be bold on adult learning

By David Blunkett

Skills

Empowering young people with vital life skills

By David Blunkett

Transport

Heathrow expansion will broaden our horizons

By David Blunkett

Politics

Two books that Labour’s next leader must read

By David Blunkett

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Why I’m backing Caroline Flint to be deputy leader

Caroline isn't afraid of confronting hard truths and she doesn't avoid hard work. She's my choice for deputy leader.

By David Blunkett

What will Labour do for people with disabilities?

I have been very fortunate in my life to have had essential help when I have needed it and…

By David Blunkett

Historically a nation of givers, we must protect Britain’s charitable status

Donate and volunteer.

By David Blunkett

To defend political democracy, we must change how we do politics

David Blunkett sets out concrete ideas for the future of politics.

By David Blunkett

Time for a change

Can ex-offenders teach teenage boys to reject a life of crime? When David Blunkett went to prison fo

By David Blunkett

The silent slip to destruction

Public services have been taken over by unelected bureaucrats. David Blunkett says we are all ill se

By David Blunkett