Tony Benn: Assessing His Legacy for the Left

TONY BENN: ASSESSING HIS LEGACY FOR THE LEFT

The Socialist History Society is holding a seminar on Tony Benn's contribution to British politics; it will look at the historical roots of his commitment to socialism, his record in and out of office, some of the key causes he championed such as peace and nuclear disarmament and his role as a populariser of history.

The event will take place on: Saturday 26th April between 2pm and 4.30pm at Conway Hall, in London. 

Entry free of charge

Speakers:

Keith Flett (London Socialist Historians Group),

Duncan Bowie (Westminster University/Chartist magazine),

Prof Willie Thompson (Historian, former editor Socialist History)

Stefan Dickers (Bishopsgate archivist)

Jon Lansman (editor Left Futures/CLPD)

Stan Newens (ex-MP, ex-MEP; President SHS)

Kate Hudson (CND)/historian)

Further info: morganshs@hotmail.com

First published in http://www.historicalmaterialism.org/news/distributed/tony-benn-assessing-his-legacy-for-the-left-26-april

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