Benjamin Zephaniah's refusal to buoy up an outdated tradition by taking the king's shilling deserves recognition by re-naming a national level creative gong the 'Zephaniah'.
Let's present a 'Zephaniah' to Matt Holland for his work and foresight in booking this highly thought of and outspoken poet for next May's Literature Festival.
Tony Hillier
Old Walcot
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