Meaning of Red Ken | Babel Free

Definitions

A nickname for Ken Livingstone.

UK, derogatory, humorous

Examples

“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.”

“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.”

“"Red Ken" was always a bit of a joke. I don't think he's even a Red.”

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