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Blunkett quits as home secretary
Mr Blunkett has been in the media glare for much of the last month
David Blunkett has quit as home secretary following a string of newspaper claims that he fast-tracked a visa for his ex-lover's nanny.
Mr Blunkett denies the claims but has faced increasing pressure in recent days from members of his own party.
His position became more uncertain after he criticised a string of Cabinet colleagues in a new biography.
The BBC's Mark Mardell said the withdrawal of support by Labour colleagues delivered the final blow.
what a shame. 