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The Searchers by Andy Beckett review – the leftists who took their lead from Tony Benn

An absorbing study of the radical left makes a convincing case for their cultural victories but romanticises the Jeremy Corbyn years

The Guardian - UK · May 5, 2024

London mayoral election: how close have past City Hall contests been?

A look back at previous elections reveals how tight the path to victory could be for Sadiq Khan or Susan Hall

Evening Standard · May 4, 2024

Could this be the closest London mayoral election ever?

City Hall editor Ross Lydall looks at what the key factors are that could result in a relatively low-key campaign ending in a nail-biting finish

Evening Standard · May 4, 2024

OPINION - ‘Red Ken’ had stark highs and lows, but this diagnosis is sad

Not many politicians got the better of Sir Tony Blair but Ken Livingstone has a claim. I remember one late summer’s day in 2005, travelling around Trafalgar Square in a car with Sir Tony, my then-boss and also the prime minister. Around us, people were clearing up after a festival…

Evening Standard · Sep 21, 2023

Wednesday briefing: Why Britain needs more black science professors

In today’s newsletter: Black professors make up less than 1% of science academics – will a new Royal Society scheme address the imbalance?

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2023

Ken Livingstone: former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’

Evening Standard · Sep 20, 2023

Ken Livingstone: Former London mayor ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

As Ken Livingstone’s diagnosis is made public, what is Alzheimer’s?

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Former London mayor Ken Livingstone ‘living with Alzheimer’s disease’

The one-time figurehead of the Labour left is being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’, his relatives said in a statement.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023

Timeline: Ken Livingstone’s career in politics

PA looks at the key moments in the former London mayor’s life.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023