Tony Benn R.I.P.

I utterly disagreed with Tony Benn, who has died today, on so many, many things.

And yet he was an exceptionally remarkable human being. He was possibly the greatest orator of his generation. He was certainly one of the most charming men I ever met. And he was one of the greatest parliamentarians of the 20th century.

Rest in Peace.

Comments

Jim said…
in his act to get rid of his peerage, he went on to become so much to so many. My personal opinions aside Tony Benn was a well loved politician (it will be a long time before i get to say that again) but he was.

He stood and he we went to great lengths to ensure he did, he was indeed a great statesman.

May I join Chris in saying farewell Tony, we will miss you.


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