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

David Blunkett

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David Blunkett
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: June 6
British Politician
Diarist
Politician
Sheffield
England
David Blunkett
Baron Blunkett
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Responsibility
Take
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Application

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