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The Right Honourable David Blunkett, Baron Blunkett, P.C.

  • Born: 6 June 1947

Known as[]

  • 1947-1987: Mr. David Blunkett
  • 1987-1997: Mr. David Blunkett, M.P.
  • 1997-2015: The Rt. Hon. David Blunkett, M.P.
  • 2015-present: The Lord Blunkett, P.C.

Education[]

  • Royal National College for the Blind
  • University of Sheffield (B.A.)
  • Huddersfield Holly Bank College of Education (P.G.C.E.)

Political Offices[]

Privy Council[]

Parliamentary Seats[]

  • Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside, 1987-2010
  • Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough, 2010-present

Local Council Seats[]

  • Sheffield City Council, 1970-1988
  • South Yorkshire County Council, 1973-1977
  • Leader of the Sheffield City Council, 1980-1987

Party Positions[]

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health, 1992-1994
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education, 1994-1995
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education and Employment, 1995-1997



Preceded by:
Jack Straw
Secretary of State for the Home Department
2001–2004
Succeeded by:
Charles Clarke
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