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I believe Britishness is defined not on ethnic and exclusive grounds but through shared values, our history of tolerance, openness and internationalism and our commitment to democracy and liberty, to civic duty and the public space.

David Blunkett

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David Blunkett
Age: 78
Born: 1946
Born: June 6
British Politician
Diarist
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Sheffield
England
David Blunkett
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I regret the time and resources needed to undertake this but... it is right to lay this accusation to rest.
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And we think that our citizens and yours would be very angry if they thought that we hadnt taken every possible step for prevention and then for joint action in the likelihood of those who threaten our lives and our well- being, taking action at the same time.
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But any perception of this application being speeded up requires me to take responsibility.
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I have never tried to fiddle my role as leader of the city of Sheffield, as an MP or as a minister.
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I must have been a failed football coach in a previous incarnation.
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I don't think anyone can say I have said one thing in public and done another in private.
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I personally guarantee that now that bear wouldn't get past Dover without being shot.
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I have built my reputation on honesty, I have sometimes been too honest.
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