"One of the most mesmerising and divisive figures in the mainstream of postwar British politics. An establishment insider who became a rebellious leftwing outsider, a cabinet minister turned street protester and reviled prophet of capitalism’s demise, he nonetheless managed in old age to become something of a national treasure" —Michael White, Guardian
"An irreplaceable giant of the labour movement and a courageous fighter for socialism and peace" —Owen Jones, author of This Land
"He achieved the sort of popular acclaim most politicians can only dream of – simply by sticking to his principles" —Mark Steel, comedian
"A true political warrior who fought for what he believed – right up to the very end" —John Major, former UK prime minister
"Eye-opening" —The Journalist
"If you have time for only one book on Benn, I recommend this work." —Francis Beckett, Literary Review
"I would recommend this book as essential reading for every socialist activist inside and outside the Labour Party and everyone interested in building a fairer, better world of peace and justice" —Richard Burgon, Tribune
"One of the most mesmerising and divisive figures in the mainstream of postwar British politics. An establishment insider who became a rebellious leftwing outsider, a cabinet minister turned street protester and reviled prophet of capitalism’s demise, he nonetheless managed in old age to become something of a national treasure" —Michael White, Guardian
"An irreplaceable giant of the labour movement and a courageous fighter for socialism and peace" —Owen Jones, author of This Land
"He achieved the sort of popular acclaim most politicians can only dream of – simply by sticking to his principles" —Mark Steel, comedian
"A true political warrior who fought for what he believed – right up to the very end" —John Major, former UK prime minister
"Eye-opening" —The Journalist
"If you have time for only one book on Benn, I recommend this work." —Francis Beckett, Literary Review
"I would recommend this book as essential reading for every socialist activist inside and outside the Labour Party and everyone interested in building a fairer, better world of peace and justice" —Richard Burgon, Tribune
