Fresh from Glastonbury, Tony Benn wants to reinvigorate the public meeting as a political forum in meetings around the country. Taking up the mantle of the Luddites here in Kirklees, meet one of the most popular socialist politicians in Britain – the man who famously left parliament to “spend more time on politics.”

Veteran Labour politician Tony Benn talks about his extraordinary life and career. Discover what the man who famously left parliament to “spend more time on politics” thinks about the modern Labour party. Prepare yourself for some straight-talking, frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes.

"I think people are fed up with sound-bites, spin, sensation and scandal from politicians.” says Benn. “What people really want is a chance to discuss issues that affect all our lives and to have that discussion in a sensible, uninterrupted and civilised manner."

Where better, he argues, than in a theatre - one of the few platforms for proper political debate today?

“I get quite excited by the opportunity to bring politics back to the people…which is probably not a good thing for a man of my age!" he laughs.

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