Blunkett 'relieved' at paternity ruling
News Article 3 December 2004
A High Court judge has ruled that the paternity case involving the home secretary should proceed immediately.
Blair makes case for ID cards
News Article 29 November 2004
Tony Blair has sought to focus attention on the government's plans for identity cards amid controversy over the home secretary's position.
Putting security first
Publication Article 29 November 2004
Blunkett launches paternity case
Press Review 22 November 2004
The Mail splashes on claims that the home secretary has launched a paternity case to claim parental rights over his former lover's children.
Home secretary makes Commons apology
News Article 28 October 2004
David Blunkett has been forced to apologise to parliament after announcing a review of the murder laws by press release.
Relaxed Blunkett laughs off affair furore
Press Review 3 September 2004
A relaxed David Blunkett appeared on Thursday at his first public engagement since the scandal over his affair with a married woman erupted over the summer.
Blunkett maintains silence over latest affair claims
Press Review 23 August 2004
A Sunday newspaper reported yesterday that Kimberley Fortier, who is said to have had an affair with David Blunkett, visited the home secretary at his house shortly before allegations about their relationship were published.
Blunkett woman appeals to press watchdog
Press Review 18 August 2004
Lawyers acting on behalf of the married woman alleged to have been involved in a three-year affair with the home secretary have appealed to the Press Complaints Commission.
Blunkett 'affair' woman may sue
Press Review 17 August 2004
The woman who is reportedly having an affair with David Blunkett has threatened to take legal action against newspapers which intruded into her privacy.
Blunkett backed by Blair
Press Review 16 August 2004
Downing Street has spoken out in support of the home secretary following newspaper claims that he is romantically involved with a married woman.
Blunkett doing 'excellent job' says No10
News Article 15 August 2004
Downing Street has spoken out in support of the home secretary following newspaper claims that he is romantically involved with a married woman.
Relations sour between Blunkett and Brown
News Article 1 July 2004
Relations between David Blunkett and the chancellor are said to be in the "deep freeze" following clashes over the looming spending review.
Blunkett urges Brown to calm ambitions
Press Review 1 July 2004
David Blunkett has told Gordon Brown that he should not take succession to the Labour leadership for granted.
Police chief defies Blunkett
Press Review 23 June 2004
David Blunkett has called for the immediate suspension of David Westwood, the chief constable of the Humberside constabulary, following damning criticisms of the handling of Ian Huntley, the Soham murderer.
Blunkett accused of jeopardising trial
Press Review 22 June 2004
Lawyers acting for Gary Mann, the British fireman deported from Portugal on hooliganism charges, have accused home secretary David Blunkett of "ruining" his chances of a fair trial through his public comments on the case.
