All articles written by Lord Blunkett on PoliticsHome.com

07 Jul 2022 Education

Lord Blunkett: Learning the lessons of the past to reform education

If commissions were empowered to change the education system, we would certainly see some enormous improvements! In my very long time in politics, I have never known so many different groups forming commissions, of one kind or another, to review the education system.

24 Jun 2020 Coronavirus

The Government is failing to support pupils disadvantaged by school closures

Education at every level, from early years to saving our Higher Education institutions, should be a national priority throughout this crisis

20 Jan 2020 Culture

Politicians that threaten the BBC seek to undermine our democratic process

We should all defend the BBC in retaining its independence and capacity to hold to the powerful to account, writes Lord Blunkett

Heathrow can act as a blueprint for how to build a career at the centre of a changing economy

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22 Aug 2019 Economy

Heathrow can act as a blueprint for how to build a career at the centre of a changing economy

Chair of Heathrow Skills Taskforce, Lord Blunkett calls for the introduction of a brand new ‘Infrastructure Skills Passport’ to future-proof the careers of Heathrow’s workforce.

27 Jun 2019 Education

Implementing the Augar report will be 'another nail in the coffin' of the Northern Powerhouse

Whilst there has been scrutiny in the specialist press, little attention has been paid in the mainstream political arena to the Augar Review and the future of Further and Higher education, says Lord Blunkett.

03 May 2018 Social affairs

Improve the experience of passengers requiring assistance at UK airports

Ahead of his question in the House of Lords on Thursday 3rd May, Lord Blunkett writes for PoliticsHome on improving the experience of passengers requiring assistance when travelling through airports in the UK.

10 Feb 2016

Harry Harpham was an authentic MP who will be sorely missed

Former Home Secretary Lord Blunkett reflects on the sudden death last week of Harry Harpham MP, his parliamentary successor in Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough, who was also his Parliamentary Agent for many years.