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David Blunkett Quotes

I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation Picture Quote #1

I’m as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech Picture Quote #1

I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space Picture Quote #1

I’m a great aficionado of history. I was deeply affected by seeing the disintegration of any chance of democracy coping with fascism in the Weimar republic, where woolly-minded, well-meaning liberalism actually allowed the forces of darkness to use democracy, to exploit democracy, to overturn democracy Picture Quote #1

Speaking for the nation as a whole entails understanding and feeling the pain, as well as understanding the aspiration of the different cultural, social and political make-up of the nation Picture Quote #1

People from all over the world were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Centre. They came from many different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu believers were killed together as they worked in the towers Picture Quote #1

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As a former home secretary, I have access to and knowledge of the workings of the system in a way that individuals unfamiliar with the courts can never hope to have Picture Quote #1

It is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development Picture Quote #1

In Sheffield, we need support from the community and for the community. We need integration with no loss of heritage, and a clear appreciation of what is and is not acceptable Picture Quote #1

If surveillance infiltrates our homes and personal relationships, that is a gross breach of our human and civil rights Picture Quote #1

The democratic state can sometimes abuse its power as much as those who seek to destroy it abuse fundamental rights and democratic practices Picture Quote #1

For six and a half years, I had responsibility for leading the Labour party policy on education and delivering on our promise of improved opportunities for all our children Picture Quote #1

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Changes to parliamentary procedure won’t transform the lives of the people whom I represent. Decentralising, devolving decision-making and renewing civil society will Picture Quote #1

Nothing is more important for young people than enhancing their life chances, liberating their potential and encouraging their contribution to a globally competitive and modern economy Picture Quote #1

There are some really good experiments with the youth offending service, joining up youth offending teams with the youth justice board, and good local authority and primary care trusts working together Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

I am totally in favour of reform - but it must be reform that changes the nature of British politics, not simply the makeup or operation of parliament Picture Quote #1

Without the political parties and the volunteering work of their members day in, day out, we would have a very different sort of politics and society Picture Quote #1

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If, in the name of liberty, we allow individuals to act in a way that damages the wellbeing of the whole, it will inevitably mean the breakdown of mutuality, thereby changing the very nature of our society Picture Quote #1

It is certainly true that as we grow older, our need for healthcare also grows. It is also true that those who have lived their lives in the most difficult circumstances and experienced the most exhausting and challenging work places need healthcare the most Picture Quote #1

The clash between capital and labour, between those seeking to maximise profit and those with only their toil to sell, was the driving force for the creation of the trade unions in the 19th century Picture Quote #1

We need to reaffirm that politics is not merely compatible with economic progress and development in the 21st century, but essential to it Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

As education and employment secretary in 1997, I inherited hundreds of schools where the roofs leaked, the windows rattled, and they relied entirely on outside toilets Picture Quote #1

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Simple numbers of people of a particular age tell us nothing about the condition of their health, the environment in which they live, and the support systems they can afford to pay for Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

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! Picture Quote #1

With the commissioning of new schools undertaken by a local director of school standards, decisions will be fair and transparent, rooted in the needs of the local community. The admissions code and the role of the adjudicator will also be strengthened to provide fairness for all children Picture Quote #1

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 Picture Quote #1

In the U.K., we have always been an open, trading nation, enriched by our global links. Contemporary patterns of migration extend this tradition Picture Quote #1

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I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation (David Blunkett Quotes) I’m as keen as the next person to preserve the right to free speech (David Blunkett Quotes) I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values; our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism; and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space. (David Blunkett Quotes) I’m a great aficionado of history. I was deeply affected by seeing the disintegration of any chance of democracy coping with fascism in the Weimar republic, where woolly-minded, well-meaning liberalism actually allowed the forces of darkness to use democracy, to exploit democracy, to overturn democracy. (David Blunkett Quotes) Speaking for the nation as a whole entails understanding and feeling the pain, as well as understanding the aspiration of the different cultural, social and political make-up of the nation. (David Blunkett Quotes) People from all over the world were killed in the attacks on the World Trade Centre. They came from many different cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. Christian, Jewish, Muslim and Hindu believers were killed together as they worked in the towers. (David Blunkett Quotes) As a former home secretary, I have access to and knowledge of the workings of the system in a way that individuals unfamiliar with the courts can never hope to have. (David Blunkett Quotes) It is a mistake to separate learning for work and for community and personal development (David Blunkett Quotes) In Sheffield, we need support from the community and for the community. We need integration with no loss of heritage, and a clear appreciation of what is and is not acceptable. (David Blunkett Quotes) If surveillance infiltrates our homes and personal relationships, that is a gross breach of our human and civil rights. (David Blunkett Quotes) The democratic state can sometimes abuse its power as much as those who seek to destroy it abuse fundamental rights and democratic practices. (David Blunkett Quotes) For six and a half years, I had responsibility for leading the Labour party policy on education and delivering on our promise of improved opportunities for all our children. (David Blunkett Quotes) Changes to parliamentary procedure won’t transform the lives of the people whom I represent. Decentralising, devolving decision-making and renewing civil society will. (David Blunkett Quotes) Nothing is more important for young people than enhancing their life chances, liberating their potential and encouraging their contribution to a globally competitive and modern economy. (David Blunkett Quotes) There are some really good experiments with the youth offending service, joining up youth offending teams with the youth justice board, and good local authority and primary care trusts working together. (David Blunkett Quotes) 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. (David Blunkett Quotes) I am totally in favour of reform - but it must be reform that changes the nature of British politics, not simply the makeup or operation of parliament. (David Blunkett Quotes) Without the political parties and the volunteering work of their members day in, day out, we would have a very different sort of politics and society. (David Blunkett Quotes) If, in the name of liberty, we allow individuals to act in a way that damages the wellbeing of the whole, it will inevitably mean the breakdown of mutuality, thereby changing the very nature of our society. (David Blunkett Quotes) It is certainly true that as we grow older, our need for healthcare also grows. It is also true that those who have lived their lives in the most difficult circumstances and experienced the most exhausting and challenging work places need healthcare the most. (David Blunkett Quotes) The clash between capital and labour, between those seeking to maximise profit and those with only their toil to sell, was the driving force for the creation of the trade unions in the 19th century. (David Blunkett Quotes) 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 Quotes) 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. (David Blunkett Quotes) As education and employment secretary in 1997, I inherited hundreds of schools where the roofs leaked, the windows rattled, and they relied entirely on outside toilets. (David Blunkett Quotes) Simple numbers of people of a particular age tell us nothing about the condition of their health, the environment in which they live, and the support systems they can afford to pay for. (David Blunkett Quotes) 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. (David Blunkett Quotes) 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 Quotes) With the commissioning of new schools undertaken by a local director of school standards, decisions will be fair and transparent, rooted in the needs of the local community. The admissions code and the role of the adjudicator will also be strengthened to provide fairness for all children. (David Blunkett Quotes) 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 Quotes) In the U.K., we have always been an open, trading nation, enriched by our global links. Contemporary patterns of migration extend this tradition. (David Blunkett Quotes)

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