This single volume represents the abridged version of Benn's acclaimed diaries. "A major source for the political history of the past thirty years." "London Review Of Books"

This single volume represents the abridged version of Benn's acclaimed diaries. "A major source for the political history of the past thirty years." "London Review Of Books"

Tony Benn entered the Commons in 1950 and with Ted Heath held the record post-war timespan as an MP. He has held four cabinet posts and has twice contended the leadership of the Labour Party, of which he has also been chairman. He has written over 15 books. Ruth Winstone has edited all volumes of Tony Benn's Diaries and several biographies of political figures. She is associate editor of the Times Guide to the House of Commons; and currently works as a Library Clerk in the Commons.

"* 'The Benn Diaries, intensely personal, candid and engaging as they are, rank as an important work of historiography.' - Alan Clark, Daily Telegraph * 'Quite apart from the brio of illuminating a life almost entirely free of boredom (another rarity), the collected Benn has some critical patches of postwar history recorded hot.' - Peter Hennessy, The Times * 'Immensely readable and revealing' - Ben Pimlott, Sunday Times 'An archive of incalculable value' Ruth Dudley Edwards, Independent' An archive of incalculable value' - Ruth Dudley Edwards, Independent"