THOUSANDS of people are expected to attend a May Day event to honour the lives of rail union leader Bob Crow and veteran politician and campaigner Tony Benn.
The two legendary figures, who died within days of each other last month, will be remembered at a special event in London on May 1.
Organisers said they wanted to send out a message of: "Don't mourn - Organise."
A march will be held to Trafalgar Square for a rally addressed by speakers from the labour and trade union movement.
Tony Lennon, chief steward from the London May Day Organising Committee, said: "This year's London May Day presents a huge opportunity for the trade unions and the community to both pay tribute to the massive contribution made by Bob Crow and Tony Benn to the fight for workers' rights and to send out the clear message that the battle goes on.
"The traditional London May Day march has always been a celebration of international solidarity and the 2014 event will do just that in honour of Bob and Tony."
Mick Cash, acting general secretary of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union, added: "RMT branches and regions have been building for a massive turn-out on May Day in London in memory of both Bob Crow and Tony Benn."
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