Advertisement Tony Benn makes final journey The funeral has taken place of former Bristol MP Tony Benn just yards from the House of Commons where he spent more than 50 years. Mourners said there was "laughter and tears" during the service. Share Tweet Reddit
27 March 2014 at 11:15am Tony Benn's coffin arrives Tony Benn's coffin arrives at St Margaret's Church, Westminster Abbey Credit: ITV News West Country Last updated Thu 27 Mar 2014 Read more 33 updates Tony Benn makes final journey UK Tony Benn Bristol Politics Share Tweet Reddit
Memories of the career of the former Bristol East MP Our Political Correspondent Bob Constantine remembers some of his meetings with Tony Benn over the years.
Tony Benn makes final journey from parliament Today's funeral service will recall Tony Benn the orator, debater, campaigner and family man.
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.