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Born in Lambeth, South London, to a working-class family, Livingstone joined Labour in 1968 and was elected to represent Norwood at the GLC in 1973, Hackney North and Stoke Newington in 1977, and Paddington in 1981. That year, Labour representatives on the GLC elected him as the council's leader.
Sep 20, 2023 · The former London mayor, who was a trailblazer for minority rights and the environment, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. He was also a controversial figure who clashed with Margaret Thatcher, the Jewish community and the Labour Party.
Sep 20, 2023 · The former London mayor and ex-Labour MP, who resigned over antisemitism allegations, is living with the disease, his family says. Mr Livingstone was a prominent figure in London politics for decades and was the first directly elected mayor of London.
Jun 13, 2024 · Ken Livingstone, British politician who made constitutional history on May 4, 2000, when he was elected mayor of London. This marked the first time that British voters had directly elected a candidate to an executive office at any level of government. He served as mayor until May 2008.
Feb 6, 2024 · Ken Livingstone's achievements as GLC leader, MP and Mayor of London made him an icon of the British Left. In this must-watch interview, he reflects on his political life and speaks candidly...
Sep 19, 2023 · Ken Livingstone was a figurehead of the Labour left for more than four decades, despite being a divisive figure across the political spectrum.
May 21, 2018 · Learn about the long and controversial political career of Ken Livingstone, who resigned from Labour after being suspended for anti-Semitism. He was twice elected Mayor of London, once as an independent, and was a close ally of Jeremy Corbyn.
