Home Secretary David Blunkett has resigned, and there was rejoicing throughout the kingdom.
Unfortunately I don’t think the National Identity Card Scheme will go the same way.
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.
Downing Street has stood by Mr Blunkett as an inquiry was launched into the allegations.
But his position became more uncertain after he criticised a string of Cabinet colleagues in a new biography.
