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Blunkett's correspondence with Dr Helen Mathers and Sheffield University regarding Dr Mathers undertaking initial editing work on his diaries. Also includes correspondence regarding other research work to be carried out in conjunction with the University.

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Correspondence and press cuttings concerning Blunkett's involvement with the company DNA Bioscience.

Scope and Contents Correspondence and papers from Blunkett's constituency office and home in the years following his resignation from the cabinet including a mixture of both person and political subjects. Includes: letters to Lord Falconer and Margaret Hodge concerning the modernisation of the family court system, November 2005; letter to Tony Blair enclosing letter from Gus O'Donnell concerning Blunkett's DNA Bioscience share holdings, November 2005; memorandum and correspondence of the forthcoming Education...

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Letters sent to Blunkett from a wide range of people following the announcement that he would step down from Parliament at the next general election.

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Letters sent to Blunkett from a wide range of people following his retirement as an MP in March 2015.

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Letters and cards mainly from members of the public congratulating Blunkett on his appointment as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, and for his re-election as MP for Sheffield Brightside in the 2005 General Election.

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Letters and emails sent to Blunkett in support at his resignation as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions. Includes messages of support from friends, colleagues, constituents and members of the public. Also includes Blunkett's replies.

Scope and Contents Correspondence from Blunkett's office in the House of Lords. Includes correspondence from: the Privy Council Office regarding security arrangements for the Accession Council, 2018; the Treasury Spokesman concerning access to cash and the importance of cheques, 2019; Suella Braverman, Attorney General, concerning the length of prison sentences for those involved in the death of PC Andrew Harper, 2020; and from Tom Bewick, CEO of the Federation of Awarding Bodies, concerning an amendment to...