David Blunkett

Jennie, a four-year-old golden retriever who assists Liberal Democrat MP Steve Darling, appears to have become top dog since she entered the Commons in July.

Lord Blunkett was speaking at the 'Embrace our differences' campaign which allowed islanders the chance to present their findings to the government.

Lord Blunkett insisted the veteran Birkenhead MP’s decision to quit the Labour whip called for a rethink of the ‘Corbyn project’.