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.
Final journey for Tony Benn
The veteran Labour politician and former Chesterfield MP Tony Benn will make his final journey today - to the Palace of Westminster where his coffin will stay overnight, ahead of his funeral tomorrow. His burial is expected to take place at the family estate in Essex.
Mr Benn had long-standing connections to the area, with his family owning Stansgate Abbey Farm on the River Blackwater and he has previously stated that he would also like to be buried next to his wife on the river banks.
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Parliament remembers Tony Benn who died last week
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Tony Benn: A towering figure who never wavered
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Tony Benn sharp as ever as he reflects on political life
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