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To: House of Commons
Call August bank holiday "Tony Benn Day"
Consider naming the August Bank Holiday "Tony Benn Day"
Why is this important?
Because Tony Benn spent his entire working life trying to help people and make the world a better place. He was a constant source of criticism to those he saw as doing wrong, no matter what their political stripe and he retained his honesty and integrity in a working environment where these values are rare. He was an outstanding example of how good people can be and do and can be admired from across the political spectrum. It is entirely appropriate that his life be commemorated.