A biography for Ken Livingstonehasn’t been written yet.
“Press TV is one of the few TV channels anywhere in the West that fairly presents the Palestinian case.”
“Most people wouldn't want to marry a politician.”
“My administration will tackle these issues in consultation with the black communities of London.”
“I mean I get loads of money, all from different sources. You give it to your accountant. They manage it. But you pay corporation tax. If you're then taking it out and spending it on yourself, you have to pay more.”
“Everyone changes all the time.”
“The press keep asking me, 'What was your biggest mistake?' But if I had made a big mistake, they'd all be writing about it, wouldn't they?”
“When I'm sifting the compost seed or pruning, I argue over issues in my head; I talk to myself.”
“I've never declined to do an interview.”
“I am a socialist, a believer in rational thought and the rule of law.”
“I have only ever borrowed money for investment. I have been sound money all my life.”
“Anybody who enjoys being in the House of Commons probably needs psychiatric help.”