David Blunkett Quotes

We have put over £2bn in the last three years into counter-terrorism and we are developing the electronic border surveillance and identity cards

I have always been honest about my recollection of events.

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!

I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.

But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.

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

It would be dangerous territory if I wasn't practising what I preach which is to always accept responsibility, always accept the consequences of your actions.

I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.

I love the walk although my security team weren't too sure to begin with but I was anxious to be able to lead a near normal life. Whilst walking I do get the chance to meet people and keep in touch.

I can hear people smile.

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

It is now in Gordon Brown's - and the Labour party's - best interests for those seeking the prime minister's immediate departure to back off.

I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.

I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation.

I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.

I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.

None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics

I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.

I believe whoever the Labour Party chooses to replace Tony Blair will beat David Cameron.

Let's not allow the voice of the people to be overwhelmed by the siren song of those who opposed regulation, who demanded that government should stand aside and let finance and business run the show.

I prefer a positive view of freedom, drawing on another tradition of political thinking that goes all the way back to the ancient Greek polis.

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

At school, I was brought up on revolting food - sausages, sausages and Spam - but at home, I had the most wonderful sponge puddings, which I don't indulge in very often now.

I didn't come into politics to have to deal with the issue of clandestine entry, illegal working, or an asylum system that allows a free run for right-wing bigots.

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

In today's world, learning has become the key to economic prosperity, social cohesion and personal fulfillment. We can no longer afford to educate the few to think, and the many to do.

Politics is about the participation and engagement of the wider citizenry - to miss that point would doom us to irrelevance.

It is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development.

When I first came into parliament, there was, on average, a by-election every three months - due not to MPs bailing out, but because of the death rate.