Petition Rename the August Bank Holiday "Tony Benn Day"

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We believe that the August Bank Holiday should be renamed "Tony Benn Day" in memory of this great politician who was universally acclaimed for his integrity, his passion and his commitment to true democracy and social justice for every man, woman and child in the world.

"If you can find money to kill people, you can find money to help people."

RIP Tony Benn

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25 signatures

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Date closed 17 March 2015
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