Apparently he sat back down and cried his eyes out after that speech. RIP Tony. We won't forget you.

@banzobeans

2 ай бұрын

I only just learned about this man from a recent George Galloway interview. Impressive.

This is one of the most powerful speeches I've heard in the commons. In 2 short minutes Benn shows he has more principles, empathy and sincerity than the entire place does today. Whether you agreed with him or not is irrelevant. He didn't just say what he thought people wanted to here, he talked with knowledge and feeling, the things that have completely disappeared today.

@dazcleveland5041

Жыл бұрын

when he speaks of his experience of dockland burning then immediately speaks of the people of Iraq in baghdad the fear they must of felt is the same gosh he was one of the best . RIP Tony Benn

And no one listened...

@ednuttah

8 жыл бұрын

I disagree a million UK citizens listened and marched on Downing street if you recall but they still went ahead and did what they wanted to do all along. Watch out, Mr Trump has his palm around the nations ball sack even as I type this comment.

@ralphclark

7 жыл бұрын

+J Stevens delete your account

@cantonic_1774

7 жыл бұрын

whenever any movement that is not blindly pro government takes up the guns in america, america clamps down on the guns. They did it to the socialists, they did it to the black panthers. Notice how being an insane nutjob doesn't stop you having guns in america, but being working class does.

@tabrizahaarn1775

5 жыл бұрын

@@cantonic_1774 just had another 12 dead this week because some mentally ill ex serviceman had access to a gun.

@frisbeetarian34

4 жыл бұрын

I passed Millbank recently and stopped to remember Tony. I'm not religious, fuck God, but Mr. Benn was a giant among men. Thanks for the video.

As an Iraqi your short speech made me love you Mr. Benn for you truly care for people and not self gain.

The rarest thing on every soon. A politician who represents the people and not his own self interests. He will always be remembered as a champion of mankind.

@feonor26

2 жыл бұрын

A true statesman. They are so rare

@tomsale5142

Жыл бұрын

@@feonor26 just like Clements attlee

Tony Benn would be so proud to know that the guy sat behind him is the Labour leader

@davidscole5549

8 жыл бұрын

Tony would also be ashamed of his son and grand-daughter

@ktkee7161

8 жыл бұрын

+Dave Cole He was very proud of them. He'd be ashamed of you.

@davidscole5549

8 жыл бұрын

+KT Kee he would disagree with them and question Thierry motives for the positions they take

@ktkee7161

8 жыл бұрын

He always said he respected people with opposing views, as long as they were principled, like Enoch Powell or Ted Heath (not that I agree with him there). Though it's interesting to note that the children of Benn and Ralph Miliband haven't followed their far left views, probably because they know better than most that it's a road to nowhere.

@davidscole5549

8 жыл бұрын

+KT Kee it's worrying that so_ many names keep cropping up like politics is a family business

I watch this speech every now and again to remind myself of empathy, compassion and common sense. Sadly, in current times no politicians seem to be able to replicate such behaviours.

The world is a poorer place without Tony Benn.

@gethinjenkins-jones8666

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah because convinced people to vote leave..

A man of principles, a man of morals, a man of the people.

As every year passes Benn's views and their humanity, are becoming more and more mainstream. A giant among careerist pygmies.

@cantonic_1774

7 жыл бұрын

it is fashionable to like tony benn, it is not fashionable to be like tony benn

@cantonic_1774

7 жыл бұрын

l agree.

"... doesn't bombing strengthen their determination?" He predicted that strong anti western sentiments would be developed. "... consequences for people who have no part to play in the brutality of the regime which we are dealing with." He predicted that chaotic cruelty would result in social and cultural insanity. Then he warned about the catastrophic consequences of abandoning the 1945 United Nations Charter. He was right.

@chonnerone2964

2 жыл бұрын

Right, except the UN is evil too. Created by the same people who wage the wars.

@eddyrekod9845

Жыл бұрын

The prime minister of Britain never have 😢

@ModernHistory1

8 ай бұрын

They knew what they were doing, Iraq wasn't a miscalculation because our elites don't pay the price, they drink their nights away watching and laughing as they put the most professional army in the world against young university age men who are confused and angry many of which never had training, If I watched my family get blown to pieces, I would probably become a monster too, but hatred is blinding and irrational, the ones at the top love it, they get to put our soldiers whose lives they have ruined against Iraqis whose lives they ruined, while they sit there thinking being a complete scumbag makes them smart, in the end, same old story, we should force leaders who declare war, by law to be in the combat zone with the boys they sent there, If they refuse then why should anyone fight at all? This used to be expected of leaders otherwise many armies would just refuse to fight.

I've spent 47 years on this Earth and I've nothing but the deepest contempt for politicians, but this man, God rest his soul, and the man seated behind him, men of integrity and principle, I wish there were more of them in our country, because i fear for our future.

@colinstewart1432

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree. I think it's because he was a human being first, and a politician second. Today's lot obviously didn't get the memo about being a human. They barely seem the same species.

@matthewhendy5785

6 ай бұрын

@@colinstewart1432absolutely. I am a Labour Party member- and though I didn’t always agree on everything he proposed, there was extremely little I could disagree with him about. Not to mention his unwavering principles and compassion for ordinary people. A truly great man.

"What fools we are to live as a generation where war is just a computer game for our children and an interesting little news item". Anyone think they can challenge that?

The main difference between Tony Benn and his son aren't their opinions, it's their experiences. We are a generation who don't know what war really is. People like Tony did.

@mrman2415

8 жыл бұрын

It is as a wise man once said "War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it."

If only he had been there today in the debate over Syria

@TheCineSinge

8 жыл бұрын

+Chip and gave his son a good kick up the arse.

@ibrahimhariri1862

8 жыл бұрын

+Chip Is that Corbyn in the background btw?

@karooma70

8 жыл бұрын

+Ibs Hariri Yep that's Corbyn

@rorymarsh4095

6 жыл бұрын

@TheCineSinge ....I teared up watching his son talk about bombing Syria, RH Mr Benn has always been my Idol. He would've turned in his grave, I was so glad Corbyn fired him ( and indeed pleasantly surprised that he survived the aftermath of doing so) :D

@cole1714

6 жыл бұрын

If only :(

You can hear in his voice the he is tearing up near the end of his speech. It shows how Tony Benn was genuinely concerned of the lives and wellbeing of fellow human beings.

What a man. We'll never see another Tony Benn.

Im welling up to this, quite incredible emotion

@krg1965

6 жыл бұрын

In his diary, Tony said he held his own tears back until he sat down after making that speech but wept as he took his seat. Incredibly moving.

@tbrowniscool

Жыл бұрын

I think its been 8 years since my comment and watching it again still brings tears. History has taught me that we don't learn from history.

The friend of the people, not the elite.

A fantastic man who was so right about so many things. Still sadly missed RIP Tony

@Momchil92

8 жыл бұрын

+louis cartman Well he wasn't, was he? The removal of Saddam is the greatest achievement of western foreign policy in this century so far.

@-The-Darkside

8 жыл бұрын

+Momchil92 Are you that stupid? The war was based on a lie. FACT. Just look how peaceful the world is now, how peaceful Iraq is now. We are now HATED in the international community for destabilising everything more than what it already was. How is Dr David kelly these days?

@Momchil92

8 жыл бұрын

+Oscar ZetaAcosta Very stable it was in Saddam's Iraq, wonderfully that country functioned. Not until we with our gullible citizens came in and masqueraded that man's noble plans did the whole place become unpleasant. On your point about the lie, let me give you the corollary - would you have supported the war in Vietnam if you had been told truthfully by the establishment that it's a battle against communism? Why do you assume my reason for supporting Blair & Bush in their decision is because of those WMDs? In fact my previous statement quite clearly suggests otherwise. Regime change - this is why everyone should be glad the West removed this psychopath from power. By the way, there was no lie, there were WMDs in Iraq... read Mahdi Obeidi.

@-The-Darkside

8 жыл бұрын

Momchil92 "Why do you assume my reason for supporting Blair & Bush in their decision is because of those WMDs? " Better question, why do you think I care of your opinion, I was talking about facts. The whole reason of going to war was based on Dr David Kelly's dossier. One that was edited in a way to suggest WMD's were being built. They weren't. The next minute he'd dead and we are at war. That's Factual. Read Hutton Inquiry .

@Momchil92

8 жыл бұрын

+Oscar ZetaAcosta Though I care about your opinion myself (because that's what dialectical arguing necessitates), I don't have to care about WMDs to support regime change. So I am now telling you that your "facts" are irrelevant - there is a larger picture to be appreciated which involves more than what you depict as dishonest and deceitful. Frankly, it's childish for western citizens to cry hysterically for being lied to in the face of all the misery that the Iraqi people would have had to endure still to this day had this supposed lie not worked on the former. But I presume you're right in a way because there wouldn't have been any Iraq to endure anything by now.

He is truly missed.

1998, wow. Could almost have been written today.

Check out Jeremy Corbyn in the back though

@williamdavis2437

7 жыл бұрын

Best dressed man in the House. Jacket and tie match too.

@kirkham111

5 жыл бұрын

Looking like a typical scruffy socialist

@tabrizahaarn1775

5 жыл бұрын

@@kirkham111 as he said he was there to represent his constituents. It was slick suited Geckko bankers that had gambled away our economy.

Wow. Just, wow.

we need more MP's like Tony!

What can you say? A man above all others . . .

@windywindmill98

8 жыл бұрын

Corbyn will carry on the legacy.

THIS is the speech Hilary Benn SHOULD have made this evening in the Commons. My, how far the apple has fallen from the tree. #TerroristSympathiser #DontBombSyria

As a youngster I was taught by the corner of society I lived in that this man was a bit of a bad guy. But now as a grown up I see immense wisdom in a lot of what he said; a lot of people are saying similar today but characters like Tony Benn (RIP) where born a little too soon. Eventually mankind will understand the deepest sentiments in this speech. I look forward to that day which is arriving quicker than we think.

@tabrizahaarn1775

5 жыл бұрын

he saw and endured the horrors of WW2 lost a brother in the War. This is the era of career politicians .. starting out as young as in their 20s.. I mean what life experiences did they bring .. being a big wig in a bank dont count either..

@Fiona-hp4mw

4 жыл бұрын

I hope to God you are right

@DrLove-ql1wh

Жыл бұрын

​@@tabrizahaarn1775 it's not just about life experience. Tony was a man for the people and a true public servant. He was very well-read and used his intelligence to raise the bar of debate in this country by our leaders. Something we are sorely lacking today. He spoke with heart and passion about people and did what he could for them. He was a true statesman and a good human being. Sometimes, that is all it takes.

@bananadave

8 ай бұрын

We're still waiting I'm afraid.

Truly great man who will always be an inspiration to me.

Chilcot report just vindicated everything Benn said and stood for. A truly great man.

It's a relief that the great Tony Benn passed before he saw his son betray everything that his father stood for. RIP

A man of the people, who understood, not only what an honour it was to hold public office, he understood better than anyone the responsibility that it carried. Whether you agreed with him or not on policy, this man is a shining example of what a politician should be; committed utterly and totally to his people, campaigning for what is right and just, not some egocentric maniac on a power trip. Yes messers Cameron and Blair, that's you I'm talking about.

@davidjones500

9 жыл бұрын

Sam Heaton Especially as a Labour voter, Blair disgusts me. A morally decrepit man.

God I wish politicians spoke with passion nowadays - eloquently.

Tony Benn should have been prime minister of the country.. he spoke with truth and integrity. I hope JC will continue on from where Tony left.

@UnknownPersononGoogle

6 жыл бұрын

He is.

@MattanzaMafiaFedora

6 жыл бұрын

MsCharlieBrown78 (Charlie Rae) You never know, we might yet see JC enact the Commonwealth of Britain Bill - www.chartist.org.uk/labour-republicanism-commonwealth-britain-bill/

@lujarismalsi6691

5 жыл бұрын

Truth don't get votes :-(

A man with integrity well spoken educate. RESPECT Sir Tony Benn

One of the greatest speeches every made in the English language. Rest in power, comrade Benn.

@JohnDoe-yq9rt

5 ай бұрын

do you have a job?

He was right, of course, & Corbyn is right now.

@kirkham111

5 жыл бұрын

Corbyn is a joke and so are his supporters

@tabrizahaarn1775

5 жыл бұрын

@@kirkham111 Not really a quite a quantifiable comment unless you care to articulate - mind you its ironic describing someone as a scruffy socialist coming from a topless skinny man :)

@kirkham111

5 жыл бұрын

tabriz ahaarn and their we go with the typical lefty tactic of personal attacks when they have nothing to back up their argument.

@bensykes9130

4 жыл бұрын

@@kirkham111 personal attacks, mate you called Corbyn a scruffy socialist. I can see why the other guy didn't reply

@bensykes9130

4 жыл бұрын

@@kirkham111 you also have said nothing to back up your argument of Corbyn being a 'joke'

Still as relevant a speech today as it was then. RIP Tony Benn A great shame we never had him as PM

Such an orator, utterly committed and emotionally attached to the people, RIP The Most Glorious of Comrades

Tony Benn is my favorite British Politician it is a pity I was not born English instead of an American. We have not had a man like he since 1900. Very worthy of study Mr. Benn is an example to us all caring peoples no matter our nationalities or politics he is like John Bright in the 19th century before him.

@da_great_mogul

Жыл бұрын

He was born a citizen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain (there's no citizenship called "English").

@jeremyreagan9085

Жыл бұрын

@@da_great_mogul OH thanks for the correction good sir!

@da_great_mogul

Жыл бұрын

@@jeremyreagan9085 did you watch his 1998 speech? Where in USA are you, Sir?

@jeremyreagan9085

Жыл бұрын

@@da_great_mogul I am from Texas. No sir I have not!

Yes sir we do weep and are terrified

Such a personal & passionate speech full of emotion. Sadly we'll never see TB's like again but his diaries/speeches will be read/heard for many years to come. RIP Tony Benn.

God Bless you Tony.

As relevant today as it was then. 17 years have passed and we seem to have learnt nothing.

From 0:30 to 0:50 made me so emotional. Such a great man. RIP TONY!

Indeed, he was true human spirit with great understanding of humanity. Forever, missed your wisdom.

Just fantastic ! Passionate, emotional and powerful speech. If spoken from the heart, it goes straight to the heart. Certainly the case here. Fine man he was.

I watch this video at least once every month - it sends shivers up my spine every time - i cant believe it only has 430 comments

His son has let him down dearly.

@tabrizahaarn1775

5 жыл бұрын

a complete sell out - his grand daughter was trying to get elected in Surrey . I recognised the name and told her she had some massive shoes to fill

Empathy, Sincerity, Passion

After all these years this speech still gets to me.

This is exactly who Kier Starmer is not. Note Jeremy behind him

benn and this speech is ahead of its time. god bless tony

Rhetorical masterclass, no question. What a great human being. We miss you Tony Benn. Left, Right or Centre, we'll not see his like again, sadly.

Tony said MANY great things. "The state should be afraid of the people. People should not be afraid of the state"

"Look at me, I have (the) youth on my side". You'd be so proud Mr Benn. #JC4PM

This hits hard today. 😢

Even supposing you believe in the complete opposite, simply impossible not to be moved by this. The emotion, the compassion. Sheer brilliance. Absent in politics today. RIP Tony Benn.

So much respect for this gentleman.

what a wonderful person Tony benn was. A real dignified human being. God bless his soul

Oh Tony, we have failed you. There are tears in my eyes: we have have not learned anything from the past. I don't think we ever will.

Bless you Tony Benn. You spoke the truth, you were an inspiration because of that truth which was and is undeniable but your heart and compassion was beyond admirable. I'll continue to reference you as you were never wrong about matters of grave concern. RIP.

A true statesman! So rare to see a politician that truly cares ❤

So passionate, I welled up at the end. I have huge admiration for him

Tony Benn a remarkable and decent man, such a sad loss!

This was, by far, the most passionate speech given by a politician I have EVER heard and every time I listen to it, it moves me to tears. Such a great man.

What a moving statement by the honest Tony Benn..listening to the master eyes just well up !

2020 and they still haven't learnt

It's like seeing Matt Smith in the back of shot in a seventh Doctor Story. Quite amazing

miss you Tony Benn

The best speech ever....... delivered with passion.

True statesman

There are very few politicians who i can listen to without just switching off,, he seemed to stand out from the rest Great man! i could listen to him for hours!

As Tony Benn says, More will be killed. War and violence only creates more anger, fear, reaction and never ever solved a problem by being the same as a problem being faced.

very relevant today...

Best thing I've ever heard said by a politician. I was on the fence more or less regarding the the UK's recent debate on whether or not to assist in the air strikes, but when I saw this video on the eve of the vote it completely won me over.

Well said sir. You are a gentleman and a scholar

Two men there who could not be bought

He will be turning in his grave looking down at the sorry excuses inhabiting the house of commons by god will he not .Legend of a man RIP Tony Benn

In today's report i think of Tony Benn and this speech. If only he was Prime minister..

The world needs more people like Tony Benn, especially today.

On a somewhat off-topic note, the quality of this video is pretty top-notch for 1998.

@TripDownBritishTown

Жыл бұрын

It’s not 1930 footage mate

Inspiring. Hear hear.

you can see Corbyn's attention, to this speech which brings me to tears. He feels it, he means it, too.

I love how Jeremy Corbyn is sitting behind him, listening to every word. :)

Wow! What a man ;0) Very emotional xxx

REST iN PEACE TONY, YOU ARE A HERO.

What a brilliant individual. RIP Tony Benn.

Still grieving the loss of this GREAT man. ♥️

He makes sense

How the far the apple has fallen from the tree..

If only he was still Alive to see Corbyn on the Front Bench :/. He's holding back tears as he continues to speak, what a legend, how good would the world be if most of our MP's had this kind of passion and sincerity..

Well said

Told like a Boss. God bless him.

What has happened to us ? What has happened to this kind of principled integrity ? Shame on us that we’ve never learned lessons of the past. An inspiration like no other. We should have listened.

I adore this Man. Rest In peace Tony Benn.

A great man

Love you Tony RIP Sir - there is no one like him in politics today sadly

Goosebumps begin around 0:35

Wonderfully impassioned speech.