I became a councillor back in 1971, so if by this stage in politics I'm making lots of big mistakes, then I shouldn't be here. Ken Livingstone backbigcouncillor Change image and share on social
I employed my wife for three years to sit in the attic and type up my autobiography, 700 pages, organise everywhere I go. I'm paying the normal rate of tax on the money I take out for myself. Ken Livingstone atticautobiographyemploy Change image and share on social
Anybody who enjoys being in the House of Commons probably needs psychiatric help. Ken Livingstone commonenjoyhouse Change image and share on social
I was a weedy kid, not like one of those working-class men who can accommodate not being academically clever by physical strength and prowess. Ken Livingstone academicallyaccommodateclass Change image and share on social
Working with the Jewish community is essential to me and what I stand for. Ken Livingstone communityessentialjewish Change image and share on social
I am not against Israel, I am against Zionists. Ken Livingstone israelzionist Change image and share on social
If I was courting the Muslim vote, I wouldn't have put establishing the partnership ceremony at the forefront of my first term, would I? I go all around London advocating lesbian and gay rights. Ken Livingstone advocateceremonycourt Change image and share on social
I don't work hard enough. If I had worked harder I might have been prime minister. Ken Livingstone hardministerprime Change image and share on social
All the politics of the post-war period was about the clash between the Soviet Union and America, and virtually all issues ended up being subordinated to that. Now, the question is, what is the most a socialist can achieve in a global economy? Ken Livingstone achieveamericaclash share on social