About
Anthony Neil Wedgwood Benn, known as Tony Benn, was a prominent British Labour Party politician and political activist. He served as a Cabinet minister in the 1960s and 1970s and was a Member of Parliament for 47 years. Benn was a staunch advocate for socialist policies and became a leading voice on the left wing of the Labour Party. He later served as President of the Stop the War Coalition.
Career Timeline
Becomes MP
Elected as a Labour MP.
Industry Secretary
Appointed as Secretary of State for Industry.
Retires from Parliament
Retires from Parliament.
Stop the War Coalition
Becomes president of the Stop the War Coalition.
Death in London
Benn dies in London in March 2014.
Legacy of Socialist Politics
Remembered as a key figure in the Labour Party's left wing.
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Last updated: February 24, 2026