As a teacher for 25 years, I'd like to bid the fondest of farewells to the head of my profession, and to thank the wonderful Dennis for this beautiful tribute.
If Benn had won the contest for leadership of the Labour Party the working class people would still have a LABOUR party. What we have is a total self centred shower with the difference between the major parties being less than the thickness of a strand of hair!
Absolutely top drawer stuff from the indomitable Dennis Skinner. The last socialist bastion of the Labour Party. Fantastic tribute to a great man. Sincere, passionate and emotional. The only great character left in the morbid House of Commons.
I hadn't seen this before. Thank you for uploading it Susie. I was a fan of Benn, a hugely principled man who spoke his true beliefs always, was intelligent, incredibly hard-working and should have been Labour leader. I also like Skinner for similar reasons; an MP for four decades and loved by his constituents because he's honest and works hard for them. So few MPs like them are left now and that's a real pity. I don't vote Labour myself, in fact I'm a Tory; but I recognise honest, principled people and I recognise that our parliament is the worse off for the passing of Tony Benn and his kind. Skinner does give a wonderful tribute to him; he clearly lost a good friend.
I agree with a the comments here. The working people of this country have lost a true champion. It was my privilige to hear Tony Benn at the Tolpuddle festival for many years. It won't be the same without him, as he was part of the furniture. Fine words from the beast. TD
The virtually empty House here shows just how far modern British politics have moved away from the Socialist movement. I endorse all the comments below about Dennis Skinner's wonderful and moving tribute to Tony Benn.
Why wasn't the house full for this tribute? Long may your wisdom live on Tony. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Tony and it was the best time of my life - to work with a true gentleman and man of integrity. Thank you Tony and thank you Dennis.
One of the best men of the 20th and 21st centuries, heartwarmingly describing one of the best of the 20th and 21st centuries. Big names, big personalities and big missions.
What a tribute...fantastic speach ..the most colourfull man in house of commons..Dennis Skinner ....could be an stand-up comedian / high-class actor as well..
Brilliant. Hope someone does the same for Dennis when he goes. He has a close-by seat to Chesterfield in Whitwell, Derbyshire with a similar constituency population and is held, quite rightly, in the very highest esteem.
You do not have to agree with Tony Benn's politics to admire, respect and like this truly great politician, speaker, writer, character and true gentleman. We have lost a genuine treasure. Rest in peace, Mr Benn. You will be very sadly missed.
this man has inspired me throughout my young life - if any one needed to understand why some people want to improve the world for everyone and will fight for ever against those who treat fellow humans like dirt. Well Dennis, Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn led and are leading that fight. Let's all get behind them and treat those who despise us, with understanding for their inadequacies and paucity of their lives:. They have nothing to be proud of ever!
What a wonderful, warm, affectionate speech. How dare the spineless political pygmies on the Labour front bench laugh along patronisingly. They aren't even fit to sit on the same benches Tony sat on.
benn a true man for the people . unlike the tossers now . benn hold you head up hi were ever you are knowing you did what you could for us m8 .A true peoples politician and stood for us till the end rip m8
So sad. TB spoke. I will never forget your march for Srilankans in 1983. God bless you. Your son HB is very different. Thanks JC the Labour leader you are a great leader and I will wish you all Gods Blessings. We don't want any more wars all DC is doing is war. Help our children who go to work in London Daily
salute to you sir legends benn and skinner not many like these guys, i love politics because of these guys, they make it fun unlike some of these clowns in the house of parliament rip tony benn
There will never be another Dennis Skinner nor a Tony Benn. Marvellous tribute.
Tony benn.
One of a tiny handful of men to have gone through public school and Oxbridge and learned the difference between right and wrong !
One of the last remaining Labour politicians in the Labour party.
TheAntiParadox hopefully some new ones now!
Didn't expect anything less from Dennis, spoken from the heart.
You can feel the love Dennis Skinner had for Tony Benn.
I'm a Yorkshire man and we don't shed a tear but I have a few right now.
Completely wonderful tribute. Compassionate, warm, respectful and honest.
The lack of Conservatives is obvious; but the lack of Labour is heartbreaking. They truly are lost.
As a teacher for 25 years, I'd like to bid the fondest of farewells to the head of my profession, and to thank the wonderful Dennis for this beautiful tribute.
One wonderful man with integrity, talking about another wonderful man with integrity. Shame there aren't more like them
Could listen to him speak all day long. What a legend. Tony Benn too. Men for the PEOPLE
what a superb tribute, and what a superb delivery of it. I agree that Dennis too deserves an equally good tribute when that day finally comes.
There will be no one worthy of giving Dennis' tribute in parliament.
OMG....such a wonderful speech.....put a tie on! Dennis Skinner a genuine 100% devoted to his work....such a great bloke.
An excellent tribute to a great man. Long live Dennis!
A privilege to listen to this man honour Tony Benn.
Tony Benns lost is still felt, what a man, what a brilliant man, a vanguard of the working man, fair play to Dennis too, another lion of the left
One of my two favourite parliamentarians of my lifetime, paying tribute to the other one.
I get the feeling that no matter what side the pollies sit on, this man is loved and respected. What a marvellous character.
Made me cry - not much can do that these days.
Respect
One of the few in parliament worthy of paying tribute to the great man.
What a great orator Denis Skinner is
Have just watched this,someone has thrown water into my face,it's everywhere.
Brilliant
2 wonderful men of principle.
Far too rare these days.
God help us when Dennis finishes. Fantastic speech.
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The last of his kind. It'll be a tragedy when he's gone.
If Benn had won the contest for leadership of the Labour Party the working class people would still have a LABOUR party. What we have is a total self centred shower with the difference between the major parties being less than the thickness of a strand of hair!
Tony and Dennis. No tory will ever come near the admiration felt by people for these two wonderful men.
Dennis Skinner, a legend.
Absolutely top drawer stuff from the indomitable Dennis Skinner. The last socialist bastion of the Labour Party. Fantastic tribute to a great man. Sincere, passionate and emotional. The only great character left in the morbid House of Commons.
The struggle continues comrades. Working Men and Women of all lands Unite.
I hadn't seen this before. Thank you for uploading it Susie. I was a fan of Benn, a hugely principled man who spoke his true beliefs always, was intelligent, incredibly hard-working and should have been Labour leader. I also like Skinner for similar reasons; an MP for four decades and loved by his constituents because he's honest and works hard for them. So few MPs like them are left now and that's a real pity. I don't vote Labour myself, in fact I'm a Tory; but I recognise honest, principled people and I recognise that our parliament is the worse off for the passing of Tony Benn and his kind. Skinner does give a wonderful tribute to him; he clearly lost a good friend.
scabbycat cat Oh, I have no argument against you there!
Keep going Corbyn , Skinner etc. You're doing a great job.
RIP Tony Benn, a friend I never knew.
Sami Benbella This should be too comment.
I agree with a the comments here. The working people of this country have lost a true champion.
It was my privilige to hear Tony Benn at the Tolpuddle festival for many years. It won't be the same without him, as he was part of the furniture.
Fine words from the beast.
TD
Thank you for uploading this, Susiepip. A wonderful tribute from one honourable, principled man to another.
A great tribute to a Great Man from another!
Absolutely wonderful. What a great orator. No notes. Great shot of Nick Clegg. We love you Dennis!
Thank you for finding this piece of brilliance
A great man paying tribute to another great man.
I very heart felt tribute. well done Dennis.
There's only one recognized batsman left with the departure of Tony Benn. We'd love to see a century from this great man.
Wonderful tribute. Bought tears to my eyes.
Brilliant ! No script straight from the heart... The rest of them probably seeing what they can fiddle next !
The virtually empty House here shows just how far modern British politics have moved away from the Socialist movement. I endorse all the comments below about Dennis Skinner's wonderful and moving tribute to Tony Benn.
What a wonderful tribute from one great to another.
Lovely tribute from the best MP in the House
Why wasn't the house full for this tribute? Long may your wisdom live on Tony. I had the pleasure of meeting and working with Tony and it was the best time of my life - to work with a true gentleman and man of integrity. Thank you Tony and thank you Dennis.
One of the best men of the 20th and 21st centuries, heartwarmingly describing one of the best of the 20th and 21st centuries. Big names, big personalities and big missions.
brought tears tome eyes, what a speech.
lovely man.. so much respect for Dennis and Tony
What a tribute...fantastic speach ..the most colourfull man in house of commons..Dennis Skinner ....could be an stand-up comedian / high-class actor as well..
This upload is priceless.
Keep it up. More, please.
Wish there were more in Parliament like Dennis Skinner. Hope he wins another election. I wish him a long life.
Brilliant. Hope someone does the same for Dennis when he goes. He has a close-by seat to Chesterfield in Whitwell, Derbyshire with a similar constituency population and is held, quite rightly, in the very highest esteem.
Yes, he is well known to be an excellent constituency MP, i.e. he really looks after those in his constituency.
Thank you Susiepip for posting this lovely tribute.
You do not have to agree with Tony Benn's politics to admire, respect and like this truly great politician, speaker, writer, character and true gentleman. We have lost a genuine treasure. Rest in peace, Mr Benn. You will be very sadly missed.
Tony Benn will be sorely missed. Dennis Skinner has given a wonderful tribute to a man who was loved by many. R.I.P. Tony.
An incredible tribute by an incredible man to an incredible man
Its a pity most of the shower couldnt be bothered to stay and listen
fantastic! two great great men.
Why have I just discovered your channel. This man is my idol
+christopher madden ive been here ages!!!!!!! loads of Dennis Stuff!
this man has inspired me throughout my young life - if any one needed to understand why some people want to improve the world for everyone and will fight for ever against those who treat fellow humans like dirt. Well Dennis, Tony Benn and Jeremy Corbyn led and are leading that fight. Let's all get behind them and treat those who despise us, with understanding for their inadequacies and paucity of their lives:. They have nothing to be proud of ever!
What a wonderful, warm, affectionate speech. How dare the spineless political pygmies on the Labour front bench laugh along patronisingly. They aren't even fit to sit on the same benches Tony sat on.
benn a true man for the people . unlike the tossers now . benn hold you head up hi were ever you are knowing you did what you could for us m8 .A true peoples politician and stood for us till the end rip m8
Lovely speech, almost shed a tear!
From one great gentleman to another!
One Legend remembers another...nice work Dennis.
Brilliant tribute to a brilliant man.
One great political orator paying tribute to another fantastic video
Go Denis you and Tony are true working class heroes
Skinner,The Living Legend !!!!!!
Thanks Dennis...Respect
I've been fortunate to have lived in his constituency throughout my voting life. Nobody has had better value from their MP
Wonderful speech...Tony Benn RIP.
Thanks to Dennis - and to Tony too, of course!
Needs stay in there until his last breathe. What a man.
Both great legends never to be forgotten
Absolutely brilliant. Dennis and tony the two best ever. Just found this channel will be subscribing thanks
This makes me so sad, were is the revolution. Were is our humanity.
a fitting tribute to a great man
A speech on written, detailed and full of history for the latter stages of the 20 century
I was outside pentoville prison protesting for the release of the pentoville dockers.
Not a single Tory in the house ... what a bunch of Saddo's the Tories are !!!
Pure show Biz, great stuff Dennis!
typical. the bloody place is empty when important things are said. RIP Anthony xx
I wish I could public speak like this man, respect to him
truly brilliant
So sad. TB spoke. I will never forget your march for Srilankans in 1983. God bless you. Your son HB is very different. Thanks JC the Labour leader you are a great leader and I will wish you all Gods Blessings. We don't want any more wars all DC is doing is war. Help our children who go to work in London Daily
salute to you sir legends benn and skinner not many like these guys, i love politics because of these guys, they make it fun unlike some of these clowns in the house of parliament rip tony benn
who could beat that speech.
brilliant!
Skinner......the only one left.
Sadly, I think you're right.
You should be on the stage Dennis!
What a great tribute to Tony Benn
Thank you for this
love listening to this guy [:
Dennis Skinner's most underrated strengths are his compassion ,humour & intellectual intelligence .
R.I.P Tony
Any man who smoked St Bruno was the man for me.
Beautiful.
a wonderful tribute
Dennis Skinner should of been prime minister!
Brilliant post 10/10
Skinner might not get to be prime minister he is a bit old.
Will Jeremy Cornyn do ??
Dave Cole Better than the alternative I suppose
He never wanted to be PM.
great chaps Dennis and Tony