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Blunkett, David

Blunkett's Arrogance and Personal Life Cause Political Storm

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Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott yesterday defended embattled Home Secretary David Blunkett, saying he accepted the latter's apology for his blunt remarks about fellow Cabinet ministers. However, Mr Prescott's remarks were also laced with criticism of Mr Blunkett's personal arrogance, which he believes was partly to blame for the problems faced by the Home Secretary. Mr Blunkett had admitted to arrogance in his book and apologised to his colleagues for his comments, but still faces allegations of misusing his ministerial position during his relationship with his former mistress, Kimberly Quinn.

Key Takeaways:

  • Home Secretary David Blunkett admitted to arrogance in his book and apologised to his colleagues for his comments.
  • Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott defended Blunkett, saying he accepted his apology and expected him to remain in his job.
  • Blunkett faces allegations of misusing his ministerial position during his relationship with Kimberly Quinn, including fast-tracking a visa application for her nanny.
  • Blunkett is also trying to prove he is the father of Quinn's young son and the child she is expecting in two months' time.
  • Blunkett blamed Quinn's mother for wrecking their relationship, according to reports.

Statistics:

  • The visa application for Leoncia Casalme, Quinn's nanny, was allegedly fast-tracked by Blunkett.
  • Blunkett is trying to prove he is the father of two children with Quinn.
  • The Daily Mirror reported that Blunkett blamed Quinn's mother, 70-year-old US former actress Lugene Sanders, for wrecking their relationship.

Sources:

  • "Personal arrogance" was partly to blame for the problems faced by Home Secretary David Blunkett, Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott said today.

- Source: Today programme, BBC Radio 4

  • Mr Blunkett force to apologise to a number of ministers for branding them "weak", "soft" and prone to "panic" in an interview with author Stephen Pollard.

- Source: The Times

  • Mr Blunkett was back in his office this morning following a weekend which saw fresh revelations about his relationship with married former mistress Kimberly Quinn.

- Source: Daily Mirror

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