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“Thanks to the tabloid campaigns I have many death threats and I was very pleased to get another one the other day.”

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Tony Benn was a prominent British politician who served as a Member of the European Parliament for over 50 years. He was a key figure in the Labour Party and held various ministerial positions in the government. Benn was known for his radical left-wing views and his commitment to social justice and equality. more

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