The Labour party has never been a socialist party, although there have always been socialists in it - a bit like Christians in the Church of England.
Tony BennIt's the same each time with progress. First they ignore you, then they say you're mad, then dangerous, then there's a pause and then you can't find anyone who disagrees with you.
Tony BennThe peace movement didn't stop the Iraq but I think that Blair would not be able to go along and support an Iranian war.
Tony Benn