British Home Secretary Mr David Blunkett today fought off an attempt by former lover Ms Kimberly Quinn to delay court proceedings in which he is seeking parental access to their two-year-old son.
British High Court judge Mr Justice Ryder rejected the argument that for health reasons Ms Quinn was unable to get a fair hearing unless the case was adjourned until next April.
Ms Quinn (44) claimed at a private hearing yesterday that taking part in the proceedings, which are imminent, would put her own health and that of her unborn second child at risk, as well as affecting the welfare of her son.
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