"Assess the significance of the resignation of David Blunkett as Home Secretary"
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"Assess the significance of the resignation of David Blunkett as Home Secretary" David Blunkett: A Personal Profile The messy personal scandal which has brought about the political demise of the Home Secretary is out of character for a man who has always prided himself on his strong moral values. David Blunkett has been a key figure in shaping New Labour's social agenda, a politician whose uncompromising principles shape both his private and professional life. He refused to back down when his tough anti-terror legislation and changes to the criminal justice system came under fire from judges, lawyers and human right campaigners. His belief in traditional family values bolstered him as he remained within an unhappy marriage for 18 years for the sake of bringing up his three sons. And yet it was the suggestion of personal sleaze - unproven allegations that he may have repeatedly misused the privileges of power to help his...

