Veteran Labour Politician Tony Benn Dies Aged 88

Anthony Neil Wedgewood Benn, known as Tony Benn, formerly 2nd Viscount
Stansgate, was a controversial British Labour Party politician. He renounced his
hereditary peerage and served in the House of Commons for 50 years.

BBC: The veteran Labour Party politician, Tony Benn, has died at the age of 88.

In a statement his family said he passed away at his London home surrounded by relatives.

Tony Benn was one of the most influential left-wing figures in British politics.

Political editor Nick Robinson reports. (+ BBC video) » | Friday, March 14, 2014