Former Labour MP Tony Benn rallied campaigners against war in Iraq at a meeting in Southend last night.

Facts - Tony Benn takes a break Picture: MIKE MINERS

The veteran left-winger addressed a packed meeting of the Southend Stop the War Coalition at the Labour Hall, in Cambridge Road, before giving a speech at the Cliffs Pavilion in Westcliff.

He spoke of his own fears about British involvement in a war with Iraq and other Middle East issues.

Published Tuesday, January 14, 2003

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