Gary Gibbon
Hilary Benn on seeing the light on Europe
When Britain was last asked to vote on Europe, back in 1975, Hilary Benn was in the No campaign. But, unlike his father, he has since been convinced of the benefits of the EU.
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Gary Gibbon
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Michael Crick
Ten things you may not have known about Tony Benn
Tony Benn was for decades the most independent-minded and passionate voice of the hard left at Westminster – but how much did we really know about him?
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Gary Gibbon
Tony Benn 1925-2014
More than anyone in the recent Labour history, Tony Benn came close to getting the party to embrace socialism in one country and reject capitalism.
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Jon Snow
Tony Benn: aristocratic fighter for those less privileged than himself
Tony Benn was a clutter of paradoxes: impossibly aristocratic, his sympathy and passion were for those who could never aspire to live, like him, in Holland Park Avenue.
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Jon Snow
Dishonoured honourables and the honours to come
I am very struck by the huge response to both Snowblog and Channel 4 News this week – high-quality contributions and a number of very personal comparisons with what is happening in regard to disclosure of MPs‘ arrangements. Stan, as you return to work today after nine months without a job, I wish you well.