All the politics of the post-war period was about the clash between the Soviet Union and America, and virtually all issues ended up being subordinated to that. Now, the question is, what is the most a socialist can achieve in a global economy?

The truth is, no one pays more tax than they have to.

I think it's much more important to keep people in work than have pay rises.

I can easily lose myself emotionally in absolute Hollywood garbage.

I have only ever borrowed money for investment. I have been sound money all my life.

I Kenneth Robert Livingstone, having been elected to the office of mayor of London, declare that I take that office upon myself, and will duly and faithfully fulfil the duties of it to the best of my judgement and ability.

When I was leader of the GLC, by the time I had been in control for three years, the difference in pay between the cleaner and the director general was a four-to-one ratio. I find that attractive.