Tony Benn, aged 82, plans shock return to politics as Labour election candidate in Kensington

My Account
Logout

Create an Evening Standard Account

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Welcome! Sign in here

Use your social network

Save time by using your existing account to sign in to Evening Standard

We'll never share your information or post anything to your account without your permission

Forgot your password ?

Registration

* indicates fields that are mandatory

Email *

Password *

Confirm Password *

First name *

Surname *

Postcode *

Country *

Mobile phone number

Username *

Gender *

Year of birth *

When you sign up...

You will have access to all our online competitions, discounted offers and can post comments on our site.

You will also receive The Weekender newsletter sent every Thursday - it’s full of fantastic offers and ideas for the weekend. You can update your email preferences in your account page when you log in.

Other newsletters and emails

Homes & Property Newsletter - Yes I want to receive the weekly email with all the latest news on property in the capital

Occasionally we would also like to send you relevant emails detailing specific offers either from ourselves or carefully selected partners. If you would prefer not to receive these then please tick the appropriate boxes below. We will never pass on your details.

I do not want to receive additional offers and information from the Evening Standard

I do not want to receive additional offers and information sent by Evening Standard on behalf of carefully selected partners

Terms and Conditions

* I have read, understood and agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of Evening Standard

Registration

Mail Sent for Registration Confirmation.

A confirmation email has been sent. Please activate your account by clicking on the activation link sent in your mail box.

Tony Benn is to come out of retirement in an attempt to fight one more general election.

The 82-year-old Left-winger, who quit as an MP in 2001 after 50 years, hopes to stand in Kensington.

If Labour selects him he would join his granddaughter Emily, who at nearly 18 will become the youngest person to run for Parliament after being selected to fight East Worthing and Shoreham in West Sussex for Labour.

Victory for both would see three generations of the Benn dynasty in the Commons.

Environment Secretary Hilary Benn is Emily's uncle and Mr Benn's second son. The pair are, however, unlikely to win in the staunchly Tory areas.

The Kensington constituency has been revived in the latest shake-up of seats, which takes effect at the next election.

Mr Benn, who last represented Chesterfield, said: "I'm not sure if I would be selected but I'd like to do it. I don't think my age would be a problem.

"I believe in peace, not taxing students with enormous loans and securing a referendum on the EU."