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Blunkett forced to resign over shares row

SCANDAL-PRONE British Cabinet minister David Blunkett was forced to resign yesterday for the second time in less than a year in a major embarrassment for Tony Blair.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2005

Director quits at Blunkett row firm

A director of the firm at the centre of the David Blunkett row has also quit, it was announced today.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Blunkett quits 'to protect government'

David Blunkett quit the Cabinet for the second time in less than a year today - saying he wanted to protect the British government from being diverted by rows over his business dealings.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Under-fire Blunkett vows to stay in office

DAVID BLUNKETT declared yesterday that he would not allow his critics to drive him out of office as he battled to save his career.

Wed, 02 Nov, 2005

Blunkett asks sons to sell DNA shares

Work and Pensions Secretary David Blunkett tonight bowed to pressure and asked his sons to sell off shares in technology firm DNA Bioscience which he had purchased on their behalf.

Mon, 31 Oct, 2005

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