THE loyal Irish husband of British Home Secretary David Blunkett’s ex-lover defended his pregnant wife yesterday.

An independent investigator is today due to be named to conduct a review into allegations that British Home Secretary David Blunkett abused his public position to help a former lover.

British Prime Minister Tony Blair today expressed his “full confidence” in his Home Secretary David Blunkett, as he faced demands for a judicial inquiry into claims that he abused his position to help his lover.