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.
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.
David Blunkett: Budd Report reaction
News Article 21 December 2004
The full text of David Blunkett's statement responding to Sir Alan Budd's report.
Budd finds link between Blunkett and visa
News Article 21 December 2004
Sir Alan Budd has said he found "a chain of events" linking former home secretary David Blunkett to the speeding up of the visa application of his ex-lover's nanny.
Blunkett back home as Tories make cover-up claims
Press Review 17 December 2004
As David Blunkett returned to his constituency home in Sheffield on Thursday, the Conservatives challenged Sir Alan Budd to search computer hard drives for signs of a Home Office cover-up.
Labour’s love lost?
Publication Article 16 December 2004
Blunkett quits: Fleet Street responds
Press Review 16 December 2004
Today's papers comment on David Blunkett's departure as home secretary.
Blunkett's resignation rocks Blair
Press Review 16 December 2004
Today's papers are dominated by David Blunkett's emotional resignation from the government.
Blunkett resigns: The statement
News Article 15 December 2004
The full text of the statement issued by David Blunkett following his decision to resign.
Blunkett's life in politics
News Article 15 December 2004
From being the UK's youngest councillor to becoming the first blind person in Cabinet the man once tipped to succeed Tony Blair as Labour Party leader has had an unusual political career.
Blunkett resigns as home secretary
News Article 15 December 2004
David Blunkett has resigned as home secretary, it has been announced.
Blunkett's comments 'were arrogant'
News Article 13 December 2004
David Blunkett's controversial comments about other Cabinet members were "arrogant", the deputy prime minister has said.
Mixed poll news for Blunkett
News Article 10 December 2004
A new poll has brought mixed news for the home secretary as he battles to retain his position.
Blunkett's former lover contacts Budd inquiry
News Article 5 December 2004
The home secretary has come under renewed pressure following news that his former lover has contacted the inquiry into his conduct to offer her side of the story.
