(Part.1) TONY BENN at TOLPUDDLE MARTYRS' FESTIVAL 2008

[MrMillie92]

some comments are a tad negative...it's up to us to keep the unions radical. the unions are still effective and have even greater potential

[peedutt]

The Tolpuddle Martyrs must be spinning in their graves to see what has become of todays trade unions, all the leaders vying for a place in the House of Lords, just to be part of the establishment elite, the Trade Unions are part of the LibLabCon.

[NiallMS]

I'm no left-winger but I think the Commons are really bereft of Wedgie Benn and Dennis Skinner. Two real full-time politicians!!

[MrHistoryman45]

Trade Union history in Britain is going full circle. We have repressive anti-union laws and constant interferences by the courts in strike ballots. The press routinely reports industrial disputes as problems - ignoring the genuine grievances that lie behind them.

[zaohad1]

google wat tyler too

[MetusModus]

@zaohad1 And Reverend John Ball. But Wat Tyler was the main man.

[kometkester]

hurray a postive comment - more please! good work

[spusaiww]

Love Benn!