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Blunkett

British

/ ˈblʌnkɪt /

noun

David . born 1947, British Labour politician; secretary of state for education and employment (1997–2001); home secretary (2001–04); secretary of state for work and pensions (2005)

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His candidacy for Lord Speaker was supported by former Labour Home Secretary Lord Blunkett and retired senior judge Baroness Butler-Sloss.

From BBC • Jan. 12, 2026

Former home secretary David Blunkett said Sheen was "making a monkey of the system", adding, "we can't allow that to continue".

From BBC • Mar. 18, 2025

The fall comes after Lord Blunkett had a recent heart attack which means he must take blood thinners - making any bruising or bleeding more dangerous.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2024

The politician who introduced the IPP, former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett, has admitted they were a mistake and called for major reform.

From BBC • Oct. 7, 2024

“Did you read about Blunkett saying he doesn’t know how many immigrants there are in the country?”

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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