🔥 Tony Benn: The Socialist Prophet New Labour Tried to Silence

– A Tribute by Ahsan Ullah, Deputy Leader of the Workers Party of Britain

"They called him dangerous. History proved him right."

In an age of spineless politicians, Tony Benn stood as a titan of principle – a cabinet minister who rejected cabinet politics, an aristocrat who surrendered his title to fight for the working class.

✊ Why Benn Terrified the Establishment:

Democracy Beyond Voting: Demanded workers control industries

Real Socialism: Fought to keep Labour radical, not just electable

Anti-War Warrior: Marched against Iraq with millions while Blair lied

💣 The Betrayal:
1997 didn’t bring socialism – it brought New Labour’s surrender to bankers and bombs. Benn watched as:
✔ Clause IV was gutted
✔ Thatcher’s economy stayed intact
✔ Iraq burned based on lies

🔍 Benn’s Five Questions That Still Haunt Power:
1️⃣ What power do you have?
2️⃣ Who gave it to you?
3️⃣ Who benefits?
4️⃣ Who holds you accountable?
5️⃣ How do we remove you?

Today’s Labour? A hollow machine that serves capital. The Alternative? The Workers Party of Britain – carrying Benn’s torch forward under George Galloway’s leadership.