Lord David Blunkett
British Labour politician and member of the House of Lords who served as Education Secretary and Home Secretary; he is also noted as being blind since birth.
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Sep 5, 2026
Lean Left
Former Labour cabinet minister pens a piece reflecting on Burnham's achievements and the difficulty of delivering 'revolution' against Amazon-speed expectations.
Blunkett's comments speak to internal Labour debates over the pace of change under the current government, offering both praise and a cautionary note on delivery.