The Benn family is a British family that has been prominent in UK politics, government, public service, and business since the late nineteenth century. * John Williams Benn (1850–1922), Liberal MP 1892–1895, 1904–1910. * Ernest Benn (1875-1954), civil servant and later a political writer and publisher, son of John Benn. * William Wedgwood Benn (1877–1960), Liberal and Labour MP, 1906–1918,1918–1927,1928–1931,1937–1942. Secretary of State for India 1929–1931 Secretary of State for Air 1945–1946 son of John Benn * Tony Benn (1925–2014), Labour MP 1950–1960, 1963–1983,1984–2001. Postmaster General 1964–1966 Minister of Technology 1966–1970 Secretary of State for Industry 1974–1975 Secretary of State for Energy 1975–1979 son of William Benn * Stephen Benn (born 1951), director of parliame