Benn

British

/ bɛn /

noun

Antony ( Neil ) Wedgwood , known as Tony Benn . born 1925, British Labour politician, a leading figure on the party's left wing. He renounced (1963) the title of Viscount Stansgate

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Founder and organiser Melvin Benn told festival-goers on Sunday he had signed a new 25-year lease to keep it based at Henham Park near Southwold, Suffolk.

From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026

UFC fighter pay has been questioned by athletes and the media after boxer Conor Benn signed a reported £11m one-fight deal with Zuffa Boxing, owned by UFC president Dana White.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

Benn said he wished Sir Chris "all the very best in working with the executive to protect stability, continuing to generate growth and investment and in taking forward the Troubles Bill".

From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026

As a lifelong Spurs fan, Benn enjoyed a lighter moment as secretary of state in the summer of 2025 when he was invited to meet goalkeeper great Pat Jennings in Rostrevor.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026

And from what you tell me, Mrs Benn, you have reason to be contented.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

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