Like or loath he was that rarest of things a honest politician a man who had the courage of his convictions.
Whats the old saying "I my not agree with what you say but will defend to the death your right to say it" or something like that.
He was the last of the great orators a man whos voice and belief compelled an audience to listen even if that provoked disagreement.
RIP Tony Benn
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platt-warrior
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Re: RIP Tony Benn
RIP Tony Benn the last true socialist.
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RIP 
Anyone can support a team when it is winning, that takes no courage.
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
But to stand behind a team, to defend a team when it is down and really needs you,
that takes a lot of courage. #18thMan
Re: RIP Tony Benn
I had the pleasure to hear him speak in 2002.. truely remarkable man
To understand the man you must first understand his demons
Re: RIP Tony Benn
A sad day with Tiny Benn passing.
Re: RIP Tony Benn
Tony Benn was an incredible politician, and a great man.
The fact the s*n called him "the most dangerous man in Britain" means he was doing something right!
RIP
The fact the s*n called him "the most dangerous man in Britain" means he was doing something right!
RIP
Footballers spend 90 minutes pretending they're injured. Rugby League players spend 80 minutes pretending they're not.
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RIP Tony
A true Socialist and a Man of Principle which is more than can be said for many at the top of the Labour Party at both national and local level these days.
Even give up being a Viscount to be a man of the people and will always be remembered by true Socialists.
A true Socialist and a Man of Principle which is more than can be said for many at the top of the Labour Party at both national and local level these days.
Even give up being a Viscount to be a man of the people and will always be remembered by true Socialists.
Re: RIP Tony Benn
To lose both Tony Benn and Bob Crow in the same week is a sad loss for those of us on the Left.
Re: RIP Tony Benn
Didn't always agree with him but by God he had, and stuck to, his principles.
Politics and Parliament are poorer without him.
His kind are becoming fewer and fewer - unfortunately.
Politics and Parliament are poorer without him.
His kind are becoming fewer and fewer - unfortunately.