Blunkett, Part I

Americans may not be familiar with The Right Honorable David Blunkett, but Brits certainly are. In his personal life, in my opinion, Blunkett combines a certain Clintonesque tendency to do that which can be construed as rather scandalous with outspoken political views on such topics as immigration and assimilation that might be more in line with the current U.S. administration.

Wikipedia outlines Blunkett's career: the tragic death of his father in an industrial accident, the family's poverty, Blunkett's determination to attend college, his early entry into politics in Sheffield, and his rise through the Labor ranks to a cabinet position, and the scandals that caused him to resign twice!

Note: I hope Wikipedia's information is correct. I have been hearing criticism about this project's failure to have the anonymous contributions of participants properly ascribed and vetted.

IMAGINE That!