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RMT helpline 0800 376 3706 :: april/may 2014 :: RMTnews 8 Bob Crow's daughter Natasha Hoarau led the tributes to her father in Trafalgar Square on May Day and announced her intention to stand in his place in the Euro elections in London for No2EU. “I am standing as a candidate for No2EU Yes to workers’ rights in London in Roberts place. “I am doing this in his memory and because I believe in order to achieve the kind of socialism Robert worked so hard to aspire to we must withdraw from the EU empire,” she said to huge applause. In a brave and passionate speech she described Bob as ”an amazing family man that has left such a huge mark on all our lives. “When recently reminiscing about his character, one huge part of his personality shone through, he was a man who loved to laugh, loved to see others laughing too,” she said. Describing him as "inspirational and courageous", she said she will think of her father every time she sees someone in a flat cap. "He was also caring and gentle, and was always there for us,” she added. RMT president Peter Pinkney said that Bob Crow's legacy is leaving the union in a far better state than when he took it over. “This union is going to go forward and progress as Bob would have wanted it to, our motto is unity is strength. “We need to give a message of hope to the poor and the dispossessed of this country,” he said. A video of some of Bob trademark firebrand speeches was shown on a huge screen – as supporters raised banners with the slogan: "Bob Crow - legend. Loved by the workers, feared by the bosses". May Day also honoured veteran socialist Tony Benn, showing a film of his reflections before he died. Bob died in the same week as his friend Tony, aged 88, in March. Tony supported Bob decision to set up No2EU in 2009 to stand in the euro elections and both men were towering figures in the euro- realist movements as well as the labour and trade union movement. MAY DAY HONOURS BOB CROW Over 10,000 people march on May Day to honour the memory of Bob Crow and Tony Benn Natasha addresses May Day Visit rmtv.org.uk for a full video