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16 May 2005 1919 BST
Glastonbury A-Z
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| | We have been compiling an A to Z of the Glastonbury Festival and have been asking famous people to come up with what Glastonbury means to them... Michael Eavis continues with I... |
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Tony Benn plays Glastonbury 8 April 2003
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Visit marks victory over racism | | | FACTS | | >>> The LeftField tent at the festival will be able to hold 2,000 people. >>> Tony Benn joined the Labour Party in 1943, and became member of the NEC (National Executive Council) in 1959 until 1960, and then again from 1962-93 (Chairman between 1971-72). >>> He was also Postmaster General between 1964-66. He stood for the Labour Party leadership in 1976 and 1988, and for Deputy Leadership in 1971 and 1981. Tony Benn has also been a Member of Parliament for Bristol (1950-60 and 1963-83). | | | PRINT THIS PAGE | | | View a printable version of this page. | |  |
| | I is for...  | | An inspiring sunset at Glastonbury 2002 (image courtesy: Andy Lepki) |
Innovation and Inspiration. We like to bring in fresh ideas every year, to widen horizons and encourage debate. LeftField is just such a place. We hope to give inspiration to everyone who comes here.  | | Bianca Jagger - former wife of Rolling Stone Mick Jagger and now a human rights campaginer - will be at LeftField with Tony Benn |
>>> Bianca Jagger will join Tony Benn & others at the festival's LeftField Stage at 1.00pm on Saturday 28 June for the 'Blood For Oil' debate. | | | |
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