Blame pinned on British home secretary for 'exposing' affair

0 Comments | AFP, December, 2004

LONDON (AFP) — The blame falls on Home Secretary David Blunkett for exposing his three-year affair with the married publisher of The Spectator, the magazine itself charges in its latest issue.

In an editorial, it said it had "grave doubts" about the way Blunkett -- a senior member of Prime Minister Tony Blair's government -- apparently leaked details about his fling with Kimberly Quinn to the press last August.

Blunkett is feeling the heat after it was alleged last weekend that he helped to fast-track an application by Quinn's nanny to remain in Britain indefinitely. He denies any wrongdoing or abuse of his authority.

"Tabloids cannot publish kiss and tell stories without the cooperation of one of the parties involved," said The Spectator, a right-leaning...

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