Tony Benn Dead: 11 Amazing Tory Tributes

Tony Benn was a magnificent writer, speaker and campaigner. There was never a dull moment listening to him, even if you disagreed with him.

— David Cameron (@David_Cameron) March 14, 2014

RIP Tony Benn. Articulate, courteous, principled, passionate but never a hater - like Margaret Thatcher a figure who made the weather

— Stewart Jackson MP (@SJacksonMP) March 14, 2014

Sad to learn of the passing of Tony Benn. My sincere condolences to his family and friends

— William Hague (@WilliamJHague) March 14, 2014

Sorry to hear about Tony Benn, said what he thought,new where he stood. Did not worry about whips!! A true man of conviction . R.I.P

— Peter Bone MP (@PeterBoneMP) March 14, 2014

Lessons I learned from Benn's brilliant diaries: trust the people, be true to your beliefs and be there for your family

— margot james (@margotjamesmp) March 14, 2014

RIP Tony Benn; courteous, civilised, & utterly principled. In many respects, a model politician.

— Zac Goldsmith (@ZacGoldsmith) March 14, 2014

My thoughts are with Tony Benn's family today, though I didn't agree with his politics, he was a true conviction politician of our time.

— Alec Shelbrooke MP (@AlecShelbrooke) March 14, 2014

So sorry to hear about Tony Benn. Disagreed politically but he was unfailingly charming, as are his sons, and always very nice to me.

— andrew murrison (@murrisonMP) March 14, 2014

Tony Benn; not sure we will see his like again. I was able to agree with him on a few issues but what an orator. My thoughts with his family

— John Randall (@uxbridgewalrus) March 14, 2014

Not sure I ever agreed with Tony Benn on policy but admired him as a politician because he was his own man and not a party robot.

— Nick Boles (@NickBolesMP) March 14, 2014

RIP Tony Benn A signpost not a weather vane politician-Sad week for Socialists after death of Bob Crow. Thoughts & prayers w their families

— David Nuttall MP (@DavidNuttallMP) March 14, 2014