Kimberley's husband hits out at Blunkett

Last updated at 16:43 05 March 2005


The husband of Kimberly Quinn has angrily rebuked her ex-lover, former Home Secretary David Blunkett, for speaking publicly about the parenthood of their baby.

Millionaire publisher Stephen Quinn issued a statement in response to a statement last night from Mr Blunkett.

In it, Mr Blunkett said DNA tests proved he was not the father of one-month-old Lorcan.

Mr Quinn, speaking on behalf of the couple, said: "We are angry that Mr Blunkett has yet again chosen to talk to the press about matters concerning our family.

"It is deeply regrettable that Mr Blunkett breached our family's privacy causing further upset and press intrusion in our lives.

"We deplore the public discussion that has begun in respect of our one-month-old baby son who above all deserves anonymity, protection and a peaceful happy childhood.

Blunkett 'no right'- Quinn

"The results of the DNA tests referred to by Mr Blunkett have been known for over two weeks. We had said nothing about the results as this is a private matter and only make this statement in respect to Mr Blunkett's comments. No further testing is required. Lorcan is our son."

Mr Quinn continued: "Mr Blunkett has no right to discuss matters relating to our baby or our family with the press.

"All matters relating to young children should be kept private as the family courts have made clear.

"We have not spoken to the press about our baby son and will not do so in the future.

"We seek to protect our young family whom we love deeply and to respect the confidentiality of the proceedings in the family courts of this country.

"We have nothing further to say and ask that everyone please respect our family's request for privacy."

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