UK News 30-11-2004 who: Tony Blair what: Says David Blunkett`s private life is his own business where: LONDON when: Yesterday snippet: The prime minister has stood by his home secretary, who has launched an independent inquiry to clear himself of an ex-lover`s allegations of abusing his position. "The Prime Minister said he regarded ministers` private lives as totally separate from their public office," says The Telegraph. "That will be seen as effectively redefining the code of conduct for them, which states that they must behave according to the highest standards of personal conduct in the performance of their duties." Meanwhile, it has been announced that anyone refusing to register for the Home Office`s national identity card from 2008 will face a fine of up to £2,500. [... more]

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