Rejected petition Rename the August Bank Holiday "Tony Benn Day"

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Rename the August Bank holiday "Tony Benn Day" in memory of a man of the people, who continually fought for the people, social values and equality.
A true working class hero, what better person to name the Bank Holiday in honour of.

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Date submitted 14 March 2014
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