All articles by David Blunkett
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CommentThe skills gap and how to fill it
Anyone in construction who dares to peer into the future will be confronted by a looming skills gap and an ageing workforce. David Blunkett calls for some imaginative forward planning
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CommentUK economy: Let's get real
Politicians need to take charge of the economy and borrow to see a return on investment
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CommentNow is the time to borrow
With 10-year bonds at their lowest level in recent times, the government must take the opportunity to channel much-needed investment into major infrastructure work
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CommentWhy Labour must think long term
Most political crises come and go in a short period, which is why it is more important than ever for the opposition to focus on the big issues if they are to regain power, writes David Blunkett
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CommentFocus on our skills base, not credit agencies
The government is hell-bent on satisfying the credit rating agencies when it would be better investing long-term in our skills base, says David Blunkett
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CommentHow Britain can control its own destiny
While Europe is turning into a technocracy, at least the British public still has some say in its own affairs - and a chance to challenge the government’s austerity drive, says David Blunkett
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CommentUncertainty will only hurt the NHS
The coalition has made a mess of its restructuring of the NHS, creating confusion and waste when what it needs is steady, incremental modernisation