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Additions to David Blunkett’s alternative king’s speech | Letters

Readers praise – and point to omissions from – the former home secretary’s proposed programme for government

Well said, David Blunkett (You’ve heard the king’s speech – but I think a better one might run like this, 14 May). A touch of radicalism. A narrative. A purpose. Clarity. Pretty much everything that the current government has failed to offer. I especially applaud his call for lifelong learning and citizenship education.

There are omissions from his list, though, notably a constitutional reform package, at the heart of which should be proportional representation. His lifelong learning package would link to that.

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May 18, 2026 Politics David Blunkett Labour

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