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One-man play pays tribute to beloved Benn
TONY BENN’S death at 88 last March deprived socialists of their greatest standard bearer, but a play opening in London tonight will ensure his life continues to encourage them at a crucial moment.
He always told anyone who asked that the humble epitaph “he encouraged us” would be the most touching tribute.
The opening of Tony’s Last Tapes, based on 11 volumes of the political giant’s diaries, comes less than a fortnight from the general election.
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