Red Ken

English Etymology From en Red Ken, due to his strong socialist beliefs and progressive policies. Proper noun Red Ken en UK politics derogatory humorous A nickname for Ken Livingstone. en 2001 The Press and Popular Culture Martin Conboy 164 In a different way the Sun on 9 March employs one of its daily letters specials, 'The Big Issue' , to remind readers through letters of the dangers they perceive in Livingstone's potential tenure, editorially linking its political aversion to Livingstone to readers' views: 'Remember what Red Ken really stands for. en July 15, 2003 M.W. The Man Behind The Plan CIO https://books.google.com/books?id=mQwAAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA56&dq=%22livingstone,+58,+a+man+for+whom+the+words+maverick%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwih28KmlNaNAxUVLtAFHTZpKpMQ6AF6BAgFEAM#v=onepage&q=%22livingstone%2C%2058%2C%20a%20man%20for%20whom%20the%20words%20maverick%22&f=false 16 9 56 Livingstone, 58, a man for whom the words maverick and firebrand might have been invented, is a veteran London politician dubbed Red Ken for his brand of left-wing politics, such as his advocating for gay rights legislation and British concessions in Northern Ireland. en 2008 Ken, The Ups and Downs of Ken Livingstone Andrew Hosken 29 "Red Ken" was always a bit of a joke. I don't think he's even a Red. en Nicknames for individuals