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Ken Livingston diagnosed with dementia

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AskAlice Thu 21-Sept-23 18:27:54

No, MayBee70, in fact the London Assembly was still arguing for the ban of goldfish being given as prizes at fairs in 2021.

MayBee70 Thu 21-Sept-23 17:43:38

Wasn’t it Ken that banned goldfish being given away at funfairs?

Deedaa Wed 20-Sept-23 21:46:29

And don't forget his newts! I always rather liked him and it seems a sad way to end up.

Patsy70 Wed 20-Sept-23 21:13:07

Very sad news. Whatever his politics, he was definitely charismatic and entertaining. Also, he was an enthusiastic gardener, as am I. Sending very best wishes to Ken and his family.

Smileless2012 Wed 20-Sept-23 20:16:22

It's such a horrible disease, poor man and his family.

pascal30 Wed 20-Sept-23 19:25:27

AskAlice

I agree with DiamondLily, he was the very best of the three London Mayors so far. He knew his stuff inside out without having to bluster and fluff at Mayor's Question Time, unlike the two that followed him, and the so-called "Boris Bikes" were actually his idea!

So sad that such a sharp mind has been affected by this vile disease. I feel for his family but think they have handled the situation with the dignity he deserves.

I so agree with you.. very sharp mind

AskAlice Wed 20-Sept-23 18:16:58

I agree with DiamondLily, he was the very best of the three London Mayors so far. He knew his stuff inside out without having to bluster and fluff at Mayor's Question Time, unlike the two that followed him, and the so-called "Boris Bikes" were actually his idea!

So sad that such a sharp mind has been affected by this vile disease. I feel for his family but think they have handled the situation with the dignity he deserves.

DiamondLily Wed 20-Sept-23 17:58:13

Shame. He was probably the best of the London mayors.

maddyone Wed 20-Sept-23 17:39:20

Didn’t like him when he was known as Red Ken, but it’s sad he’s now been diagnosed with dementia.

Primrose53 Wed 20-Sept-23 17:15:33

www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/ken-livingstone-former-london-mayor-alzheimers-b2414755.html

Sorry, I missed the e off his name.

Calendargirl Wed 20-Sept-23 17:13:29

Sad news. Another well known personality succumbing to this awful illness.

Primrose53 Wed 20-Sept-23 17:11:22

“Red Ken” Livingston has dementia according to his family who have asked for privacy at this time.

I remember TV presenter Anne Diamond saying years ago that of all the thousands of people she had interviewed over many years, Ken was the most charismatic and engaging. She said that might surprise people considering she has met pop stars, millionaires, royalty etc but he was her favourite interviewee.

Very sad that he has dementia.