Funeral for former Chesterfield MP Tony Benn
The funeral service for veteran Labour politician and former Chesterfield MP Tony Benn, is being held today in Westminster. He passed away nearly two weeks ago, aged 88.
Tony Benn: One of his final interviews
In one his final interviews on British television, Tony Benn told Calendar of his sadness at the passing of Nelson Mandela, explaining how he felt a kindred spirit had passed and how he too had been inspired by the plight of black Africans:
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Parliament remembers Tony Benn who died last week
MPs have spoken to honour former Labour MP Tony Benn who died last week aged 88.
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Tony Benn: A towering figure who never wavered
Peer, self-demoter, Post Master General, Energy Secretary, would-be party leader and Prime Minster, he was, above all that, a friend.
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Tony Benn sharp as ever as he reflects on political life
Labour veteran Tony Benn may be older but he has lost none of his sharpness as he reflects on his life in politics.