Is Blunkett the man to introduce painful pension changes?

The appointment of David Blunkett as secretary of state for work and pensions highlights the importa...

The appointment of David Blunkett as secretary of state for work and pensions highlights the importance of the issue for Labour's third term. Known as one of the prime minister's most trusted allies, Blunkett is certainly not a minister to shy away from potentially unpopular measures if he believes them to be in the public interest - witness his staunch support for identity cards while at the Home Office for example. Barring any further ministerial changes in the near future, Blunkett will be the minister handed the task of convincing a sceptical public that compulsory pension savings or...