Melissa Benn comes from a rich political background. The daughter of political giant Tony Benn and education campaigner Caroline Benn. Melissa Benn is a British journalist, education campaigner and writer. She is known for her support of comprehensive education and criticism of many aspects of government policy on education. Benn setup the Local Schools Network in 2010, going on to write two books on the subject; School Wars, a study of the UK's post-war comprehensive education system, and The Truth About Our Schools. In 2012, Benn won an Award for her campaigning and work for the cause of comprehensive education.