Being Red: A Politics for the Future

By Ken Livingstone

Following the unprecedented election of radical Jeremy Corbyn as leader of the British Labour Party in September, there was a tremendous surge of interest in the Party and its future. At a time when many hope to revive Labour's potential, Ken Livingstone provides a fascinating insider's account of the Party at this pivotal moment in its history. Being Red takes us from the self-proclaimed radical socialism of the Greater London Council; to Livingstone's controversial independent candidacy; to a head-to-head with Boris Johnson; to the political battles against privatization and pollution which characterized his time as mayor of London. At each point, he offers lessons for those who would seek to follow--or improve on--his achievements today. Written by one of Britain's best-known and controversial politicians, Being Red provides a clear-sighted study on the current state of the British left, with reflections on its possibilities and limitations. Just in time for the upcoming 2016 British mayoral elections, this is a must-read for anyone interested in the recent surge in the Labour Party and the future of UK politics.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0745399053
• ISBN13: 9780745399058
• Release Date: July 2016
• Publisher: Pluto Press (UK)
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.0" x 7.7"