Blunkett returns to the frontline
News Article 6 May 2005
David Blunkett has completed a rapid political rehabilitation taking the job of secretary of state for work and pensions in the new Labour government.
Blunkett inquiry under fire
Press Review 28 January 2005
Sir Alan Budd's investigation into David Blunkett's fast-tracking of a visa application for his lover's nanny has been criticised by the Committee on Standards in Public Life.
Watchdog renews warning on sleaze procedures
News Article 27 January 2005
An official anti-sleaze watchdog has stepped up the pressure on Tony Blair to accept reforms to the way in which claims of wrong-doing by ministers are investigated.
PM looks to early Blunkett return
Press Review 6 January 2005
Tony Blair has indicated that David Blunkett could return to the Cabinet at a future date.
Blunkett 'could return to Cabinet'
News Article 5 January 2005
David Blunkett could return to the Cabinet at a future date, Tony Blair has said.
New role for official in Blunkett row
Press Review 5 January 2005
A civil servant involved in the visa row that forced David Blunkett to resign was appointed by Tony Blair yesterday to head the government's anti-terrorism strategy.
Blair hints at early return for Blunkett
News Article 23 December 2004
Tony Blair suggested that David Blunkett could make early return to the Cabinet if Labour wins the general election.
Blunkett saga rumbles on
Press Review 23 December 2004
Sir Alistair Graham, chairman of the committee on standards in public life, has critcised Sir Alan Budd's report for failing to answer key questions.
Budd Report: Fleet Street responds
Press Review 22 December 2004
Today's papers respond to Sir Alan Budd's report.
Budd fails to clear Blunkett
Press Review 22 December 2004
Today's papers agree that Sir Alan Budd's failure to exonerate David Blunkett damages the former home secretary's chances of a swift political comeback.
Howard accuses Blair of 'grubby government'
News Article 21 December 2004
