Left Book Club

Left Book ClubSeries

This series delves into the political and social landscape of interwar Britain through a curated selection of influential titles. It highlights the intellectual debates and progressive ideologies shaping the era. Readers can expect works that reflect the anxieties, aspirations, and challenges of a nation at a pivotal moment. This collection invites reflection on historical context and its enduring impact.

Being Red

Ken Livingstone

208 pages
8 hours of reading

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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.