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“I feel a degree of regret that Marshall did not push on and say 'abolish the GLC' because I think it would have been a major saving and would have released massive resources for productive use.”

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Ken Livingstone
Ken Livingstone

Ken Livingstone, born on June 17, 1945, is a British politician who served as the Mayor of London. He joined the Labour Party in the 1970s and began his political career in the early 1980s in London. During his tenure as Mayor, Livingstone initiated major infrastructure projects in London, such as the expansion of the London Underground and the construction of the London Eye. His political career has been marked by controversy, particularly regarding his stance on racial and religious issues. more

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