BLUNKETT AND SECRET LOVE; 1.New woman in Blunkett's life runs Tory Party 'bible' 2.DOWNING ST BACKS HOME SECRETARY AFTER CLAIMS OF AFFAIR BUT HE STAYS SILENT 3.First picture of married woman and the Home Secretary, at a party together.

From: The Evening Standard (London, England) | Date: August 16, 2004 | Copyright information

Byline: JOE MURPHY

THIS is the first picture of David Blunkett with the married woman said to be "the love of his life".

Kimberly Fortier, 43, a mother of one, was photographed last month with him at a party thrown by The Spectator magazine, where she is publisher.

Neither American Ms Fortier nor Mr Blunkett, 57, were saying anything about their alleged relationship today. Ms Fortier is married to Stephen Quinn, who also works in magazine publishing.

According to reports, the Home Secretary and Ms Fortier have become increasingly close since meeting at a dinner ...

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