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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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Separately ex-Labour ministers Lord Blunkett and Alan Johnson have said an inquiry would be a "waste of money".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 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

But David Blunkett, the then-home secretary, argued the economy needed the "flexibility and productivity" these new workers could provide.

From BBC • Dec. 30, 2024

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

“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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