Lord Blunkett Calls for Safety Review After Injuring Himself on London Tube Platform
Lord Blunkett, the former Labour Home Secretary, has demanded a safety review of London Tube platforms after he fell into a gap while boarding a train at Westminster station. The 77-year-old, who is blind, suffered significant injuries, including bruising to his legs, and expressed anger over the incident. Blunkett emphasizes the need for Transport for London (TfL) to enhance safety measures to protect visually impaired passengers. In response, TfL expressed regret over the accident and plans to meet with Blunkett to address the issue and learn from this incident.