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Former Mayor of London Ken Livingstone 'living with Alzheimer's disease'
- Ken Livingstone, the former mayor of London, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, according to his family. He served as the first mayor of London for eight years and was a prominent figure in London politics for over four decades.
- Livingstone, known as "Red Ken," was both a critic of Margaret Thatcher's Tories and New Labour under Tony Blair. He resigned from the Labour Party in 2018 amid allegations of anti-Semitism, which he denied. Despite his retirement from public life, he continues to be cared for by his family and friends.
- Alzheimer's disease is a physical illness that affects the brain and is the most common cause of dementia in the UK. Livingstone's diagnosis highlights the impact of this disease on individuals and their families.
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Former London mayor Ken Livingstone has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's
Ken Livingstone was mayor of London for eight years (Picture: PA) The family of former London mayor Ken Livingstone has announced he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. His family say he’s being ‘well cared for by his family and friends’ as he lives a ‘private life’ in retirement. Mr Livingstone was previously a figurehead of the Labour left and served as MP for Brent. He was a prominent figure in London politics for more than four deca…
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