Rt Hon David Blunkett MP
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As Home Secretary at the time of 9/11, David Blunkett served through some of the most testing times. The turbulence was not confined to his political life, either. Few politicians experience quite so many ups and downs, including an acrimonious paternity suit, and none have achieved such high office having been blind since birth.
After leading Sheffield City Council (described by a local Tory as ('The People's Republic of South Yorkshire'), David entered Parliament and held shadow portfolios in Health, Education and Employment. Then as Labour Party Chair he became one of the key players in the development of New Labour - distancing himself once and for all from the 'loony left'.
When Tony Blair came to power David was appointed Secretary of State for Education and Employment - where he launched Learning & Skills Councils, created Job Centre Plus and chaired the Equal Opportunities Commission. Later as Home Secretary he took charge of security, immigration and policing, and attracted controversy by introducing a raft of measures to combat the threat of terrorism.
Since leaving the Front Bench David has continued to inform government policy on the voluntary sector, social mobility and affordable credit. He has also published The Blunkett Tapes (sub-titled My Life in the Bear Pit), written a regular column in The Sun and appeared on Mastermind - where he chose Harry Potter as his specialist subject.
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