FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Ken Livingstone said:
“I am pleased to announce that David Lammy will chair my campaign to be the Labour candidate for Mayor of London.
“I’ve known David for over a decade. He’s a big figure in London politics and will be an integral part of the future of the Labour
party in London . It’s a real privilege to have him play a leading role in this campaign.
“I look forward to working with David as we set out the case for a Labour mayoralty that aims to protect Londoners from government cuts and economic difficulty.”
David Lammy MP said:
“I saw what a recession can mean for Londoners during the 1980s. There were riots just a few roads away from our family home. London needs a political heavyweight to stand up to this government
“Ken is that figure. He knows city government and coalition politics inside out, he has been through countless Whitehall spending rounds and he has London in his soul.
“Ken’s experience, his track record and his commiment to social justice make him the best placed to lead London in 2012.”
ENDS.
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