Tony Skinner's lad is a brilliant fitting tribute by Robb Johnson to the legend that is the Beast of Bolsover, coal miner and socialist firebrand Dennis Skinner. One of Britain's favourite politicians. The single tells the tale of a man who can't be bought and remained true to his principles and upbringing. It recently topped the Amazon download charts.
Sadly the veteran Labour MP lost his Bolsover seat which he had held for 40 years at the last election. During his five decades in Parliament, Skinner earned a reputation as a fervent left winger and for his sharp tongue and straight talking style. In recent years he regularly interrupted the State Opening of Parliament with a topical heckle. Buy the single now - all profits go to the Orgreave Truth & Justice Campaign
"I've sailed close to the wind in my lif, but always for the good of the cause, to chamion thoe, ar the bottom of the pile." - Dennis Skinner
