How did the loss of industry in the 1980s affect David Blunkett's politics? What was his experience growing up blind in Sheffield? How did Neil Kinnock and Tony Blair compare?

Rory and Alastair are joined by David Blunkett to discuss all this and more in the first part of this double-header special.

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