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David Blunkett: A political life
Almost 45 years since he was first elected to Sheffield City Council, David Blunkett has announced he's stepping down as MP. The former Home Secretary speaks to John Humphrys about his life in politics, the affair that cost him his post and succeeding as a blind man in Westminster. Producer: Katie Prescott. Editor: Jamie Angus.
This was originally broadcast on 22 June 2014.
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