Free Radical

Not all contemporary, but as the title says a decent collection of his writings about 21st century politics in Britain.

It is always edifying to have the good fortune to be able to listen to (or read) this wise and kind man. Tony Benn has always been the contradiction in terms of a "sincere politician". He has been a steadfast champion of justice and an honest voice in the British House of Commons. He gave up his peerage and all the priveleges that accompanied it to devote his life to speaking the truth and fighting for the weak, the forgotten, the abused and those without a voice. Often this has been a fight that he has had to undertake alone. It is undoubtedly the greatest tragedy not only for Britain but for the world that Tony Benn did not challenge the leadership of the 'Labour'party (if this party still deserves this name). He would have been the greatest British prime minister in history. There would also have been much more justice, decency and fair play in the world. Even though it is perhaps too late for this meek, wise and slightly ageing man to ever become the leader of his country, what he says is still of great value.