David Blunkett - Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside

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Publications

The Inclusive Society? Social Mobility in 21st Century Britain

‘The Inclusive Society? Social Mobility in 21st Century Britain’ published on 8 January 2008 by Progress and supported by Community the Union

Then & Now - a country transformed

'Then & Now - a country transformed' published on 1 May 2007 with the support of Unison Labour Link to mark 10 years of Labour Government in Britain

 A Ladder out of Poverty

‘A Ladder Out of Poverty: From state-dependence to self-reliance’ published in October 2006 by the Resolution Foundation



2004-Present

Speeches and Articles

‘The Media and Progressive Politics – Getting Past the Blame Game’ (2007)

 ‘The Silent Slip to Destruction’ (2007)

‘A New England: An English Identity Within Britain’ (2005)

‘How We Can Change the Nature of Retirement’ (2005)

‘Needs Must’ (2005)

Pamphlets

‘A Ladder Out of Poverty: From state-dependence to self-reliance’ (2006) - see above

‘Views of the City: Can Regions Find their Place?’ (2006)

 

Home Secretary 

Speeches and Articles 

‘Defending the Democratic State and Maintaining Liberty – Two Sides of the

Same Coin?’ (2004)

‘United, Determined, and Focused on Delivering More’ (2004)

‘Managing Britain’s People Flow’ Open Democracy Article (2003)

‘One Nation, Many Faiths – Unity and Diversity in Multi-Faith Britain’ (2003)

‘The Far Right is the Enemy’ The Guardian (2002)

Pamphlets and Books

‘Touching the State: What Does it Mean to be a Citizen in the 21st Century?’ (2004)

‘Counter-Terrorism Powers: Reconciling Security and Liberty in an Open Society’ (2004)

‘Towards a Civil Society: Are We Nearly There Yet?’ (2003)

‘Making the Right Choice’ (2003)

‘What Does Citizenship Mean Today?’ (2002)

‘Policing For the 21st Century’ (2001)

‘Politics and Progress: Renewing Democracy and Civil Society’ (2001)

 White Papers 

‘Civil Renewal: A New Agenda’ (2003)

‘Justice for All’ (2002)       

 

Secretary of State For Education and Employment 

Forewords and Speeches

‘Enabling Government: the Welfare State in the 21st Century’ (2000)

‘Breaking Down Barriers: Access to Further and Higher Education For Visually Impaired Students’ (1998)

Pamphlets

‘Education Into Employability’ (2001)

‘From Strength to Strength – Rebuilding the Community Through Voluntary Action’ (2001)

‘City Academies – Schools to Make a Difference’ (2000)

‘Transforming Secondary Education’ (2000)

‘On Your Side: the New Welfare State as the Engine of Prosperity’ (2000)

‘Connexions – the Best Start in Life for Every Young Person’ (2000)

‘Enabling Government: the Welfare State in the 21st Century’ (2000)

‘Colleges for Excellence and Innovation’ (2000)

‘Excellence for the Many Not Just the Few’ (1999)

‘Meeting Special Educational Needs – a Program of Action’ (1998)

‘The Implementation of the National Literacy Strategy’ (1997)

‘Investing in Young People’ (1997)

Green Papers

‘Schools, Building on Success’ (2001)

‘Skills for Life – the National Strategy for Improving Adult Literacy and Numeracy Skills’ (2001)

‘The Learning Age: a Renaissance for a New Britain’ (1998)

White Papers 

‘Towards Full Employment in a Modern Society’ (2001)

‘Excellence in Schools’ (1997)

 

 

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