The Benn Legacy conference
A conference on Benn’s legacy of
Inclusivity & Change
Speakers to include
Yanis Varoufakis
Grace Blakeley
Frances O'Grady
Jeremy Corbyn
12-13 April 2025
Marylebone Campus, University of Westminster
“If we can find the money to kill people, we can find the money to help people.” —Tony Benn
Call For Papers
Dive into a dynamic conference dedicated to examining the profound legacy of Tony Benn, blending rigorous academic analysis with the vibrant stories of activists and contemporaries. From insightful plenaries to diverse concurrent panels, engage with the multifaceted dimensions of Benn’s life work.
Tony Benn
Twenty-five years after Tony Benn left parliament his name is still evoked as a champion of socialist values. He is still quoted in debates on such vital issues as war and national economic direction. His unwavering commitment to democratic principles and the betterment of society left an indelible mark, but what is that legacy today？This conference, on the 100th anniversary of his birth, aims to examine the contribution of Tony Benn on contemporary political thought. Click to uncover the story of a man who dedicated his life to challenging power and inspiring change.
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Conference Programme
Jeremy Corbyn and Yanis Varoufakis discuss Tony Benn's contribution to politics and ideas with his daughter, Melissa. Twenty-five years after Benn left parliament his name is still evoked as a champion of socialist values. He is still quoted in debates on such vital issues as war and national economic direction. His unwavering commitment to democratic principles and the betterment of society left an indelible mark, but what is that legacy today？This special event as is a curtain-raiser to a two-day conference exploring Benn and his legacy and its application in the challenging political environment today.
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