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Former London Mayor Will Advise Chávez

'Red Ken' seals urban planning deal nixed by his successor

By Jason Farago,  Newser Staff

Posted Aug 28, 2008 6:08 AM CDT

(Newser) – Ken Livingstone, London's mayor from 2000 until his election defeat this May, has found a new job: consultant to Venezuelan strongman Hugo Chávez. "Red Ken," who has long been a supporter of the socialist president, will advise pro-government mayors on urban planning, reports the BBC. Last year Livingstone cut an oil deal with Chávez to provide cheap fuel to London's buses—an agreement phased out by his successor.



Ken Livingstone, former mayor of London, has a new position: adviser to Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.
Ken Livingstone, former mayor of London, has a new position: adviser to Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.   (AP Photo/Tom Hevezi)
Ken Livingstone, former mayor of London, has a new position: adviser to Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.
Ken Livingstone, former mayor of London, has a new position: adviser to Venezuelan president Hugo Chávez.   (AP Photo/Akira Suemori)
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez gestures during a meeting at the presidential palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.
Venezuela's President Hugo Chávez gestures during a meeting at the presidential palace in Caracas, Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2008.   (AP Photo/Miraflores Press Office)
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