Livingstone's London

by Ken Livingstone

As a passionate Londoner, Ken Livingstone has seen London change dramatically over the last 60 years. From playing on bomb sites in an era where St Pauls was the tallest building in the city, to 2019 where the gleaming towers of the Shard and Walkie Talkie dominate the skyline, thanks to new building rules introduced by his administration. With a witty and worldly eye he takes a look at his home town; the people, places and the politics that have shaped the landscape. On this personal journey he shares his views on every aspect of the city from his favourite restaurants and most loved buildings to anecdotes on fellow politicians and the triumphs, and disasters,

164 pages, Paperback

Published August 9, 2019

About the author

British Labour politician and former mayor of London.

Livingstone joined the Labour party in 1968 and is considered to be part of the hard-left wing of the party.

In 2000 he was elected for mayor of London.

Reviews

[João Gaspar · Rating 3 out of 5]

Somewhere between an autobiography, a political manifesto and a love letter to the amazing city that is London. It is an interesting read by a very particular character who helped shaped the city we know and love.