Ken Livingstone, former Mayor of London, in conversation with Calvin Tucker, co-editor of 21st Century Socialism. Part 3: racism, the media, his record as London Mayor, and plans for the future. Tucker:  As Mayor of London you built a multi-cultural coalition in the inner cities involving some middle class people, but predominantly black and white working

Some weeks ago, Ken Livingstone (and a range of associates) launched Progressive London. In its own words, it: …campaigns to maintain and develop the progressive policies which London pursued at the beginning of the 21st century prior to the election of the present Tory London administration. The campaign was inaugurated by Ken Livingstone, and aims to bring

The Communication Workers Union is backing Ken Livingstone as Labour candidate for Mayor of London. CWU is impressed by Ken Livingstone’s pro-jobs campaign and positive outlook for London in the face of government cuts. CWU has a long history of working with Ken and will be recommending all eligible members vote for him in the upcoming

I seem to be getting stuff from Ken as well as Fidel and Mumia, Alan Wheatley and Colin Revell…well lets blog. Was Ken too close to the city as Mayor? Well I still say back Ken when it comes to Venezuela, Cuba, real action on climate change, etc. See what you think…   Ken Livingstone today launched

Ken Livingstone launches eight point policy to help London meet the recession Ken Livingstone today launched eight key policy points to help London meet the effects of the recession. The full text of Ken Livingstone’s statement is as follows. Eight point policy to help London meet the recession By Ken Livingstone 27 October 2008 London has entered its first recession for fifteen years. Londo...

Oona King has confirmed that she will challenge Ken Livingstone as Labour candidate for London mayor. It should be remembed that although Ken Livingstone lost the last election to Boris Johnson, the Labour vote went up in London both in absOlute and relative terms, as Ken Livingstone is still widely popular, and remains an electoral

I cannot help but admire the ferocity and energy behind Ken Livingstone's bid for London. The campaign team have been organising phone-banks, leafleting events and walks around London with clockwork regularity for months. But Ken Livingstone is still being complacent and isn't stepping outside his comfort zone. And if he wants to win - I think he has to do that.

Ken Livingstone, the former mayor of London, was accused of being "anti-American" in a leaked email from the US envoy to Britain.

Apparently in March it was reported in the Mail that Ken Livingstone dodged a train fare and avoided a fine. The PCC (via email)… Articles published by the newspaper in March concerned an allegation that, despite not having a ticket for a train journey between London and Slough, Mr Livingstone was not asked to pay a penalty

Ken Livingstone will spend Wednesday afternoon visiting two of the West End's 'hidden gems', both of which face closure under redevelopment plans. Ken is showing his support for the campaigns to save Gaby's Deli, on Charing Cross Road, and the Burlington Arcade on Piccadilly. Ken Livingstone said: "We must be careful to put people first as London changes. Gaby's Deli and t...