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Revision as of 14:12, 24 November 2008
David Blunkett is a British Labour Party politician and has been Member of Parliament for Sheffield Brightside since 1987. Blind since birth, and from a poor family, he became Education Secretary from 1997 to 2001, and then Home Secretary from 2001 to 2004, when he resigned after a scandal. Following the 2005 General Election he was appointed to the position of Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, but was again forced to resign on 2 November 2005 after a series of reports about his external business interests during his brief time outside the cabinet.
Contents
Foreign Travel
- 25-30 November 2007, to Israel and Palestine with Labour Friends of Israel (LFI). Travel and hospitality paid for by LFI. Accommodation paid for by LFI at a rate discounted through the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Some hospitality provided by the Palestinian Legislative Council/Palestinian Authority. Travel within Israel/Palestine provided by LFI.[1]
Affiliations
- Entrust[2] - IT security company
- Labour Friends of Israel
Contact, References and Resources
Contact
Resources
- Hinsliff, Gaby, Guardian Online website, "Blunkett is given job identity firm," 25 March 2007, accessed 24 November 2008.
- UK Parliament website, Overseas visits, registered 5 December 2007, accessed 24 November 2008.
Notes and References
- ↑ UK Parliament website, Overseas visits, registered 5 December 2007, accessed 24 November 2008.
- ↑ Guardian Online website, "Blunkett is given job identity firm," by Gaby Hinsliff, 25 March 2007, accessed 24 November 2008.
