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Non Gaming Discussions => Off-Topic => Topic started by: ooseven on December 16, 2004, 01:59:25 AM
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Blunkett quits as home secretary
David Blunkett has quit as home secretary after an e-mail emerged showing a visa application for his ex-lover\'s nanny had been fast-tracked.
The e-mail had said "no favours but slightly quicker". Mr Blunkett said he had not been aware of its contents and insisted he had done nothing wrong.
But he said questions about his honesty had damaged the government.
Downing Street has named education secretary Charles Clarke as Mr Blunkett\'s replacement.
Mr Clarke said he was "exhilarated" by the challenge ahead but added: "There will be continuity between David\'s approach and mine."
Cabinet Office minister Ruth Kelly will replace Mr Clarke as education secretary.
Tony Blair described Mr Blunkett as a force for good in British politics who had "left government with his integrity intact".
Sir Alan Budd\'s inquiry into the nanny allegations established there had been an exchange of e-mails about the visa application between Mr Blunkett\'s office and immigration officials.
Mr Blunkett said: "I have always been honest about my recollection of events. ....:rolleyes: :laughing:
Another Blow for NEW labour
Ahhhh life IS good :D.
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This article is written in weird Britsh satirics. Can you sum it up somehow?
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Blunket had sex with a married woman (not his wife :p )
He also used his powers to get his lover\'s nanny a Quick VISA
He also warned this lovers parents that a possible terror attack was going to happen close to where they where on holiday
etc....etc....etc....