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Top 20 David Blunkett Quotes (2025 Update)

David Blunkett Quote: “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.”

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.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “Strengthening our identity is one way or reinforcing people’s confidence and sense of citizenship and well-being.”

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

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

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

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David Blunkett Quote: “I can hear people smile.”

4. “I can hear people smile.”

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David Blunkett Quote: “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!”

5. “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!”

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David Blunkett Quote: “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.”

6. “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.”

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David Blunkett Quote: “I said it’s impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don’t have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.”

7. “I said it’s impossible to have an amnesty without ID cards and a clean database, because you firstly don’t have any incentives for people to actually come up front and register, and make themselves available, and secondly you have no means of tracking them.”

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David Blunkett Quote: “Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment.”

8. “Solidarity and interdependence, a sense of worth, a pride and hope in the future: these are positive gains for those who believe in progressive politics and the beneficial role of government, rather than a detriment.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “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.”

9. “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.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation.”

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

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David Blunkett Quote: “I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.”

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

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David Blunkett Quote: “I did not in late November start the plethora of linking my private life with public events again.”

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

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David Blunkett Quote: “I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.”

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

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics.”

14. “None of us believe countering terrorism is about party politics.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time.”

15. “And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “I believe whoever the Labour Party chooses to replace Tony Blair will beat David Cameron.”

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

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “I don’t think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.”

17. “I don’t think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn’t get past Dover without being shot.”

18. “I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn’t get past Dover without being shot.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “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.”

19. “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.”

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.”

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

— David Blunkett

David Blunkett Quote: “I have always been honest about my recollection of events.”

21. “I have always been honest about my recollection of events.”

— David Blunkett

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