"Red Ken" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Red + Ken, due to his strong socialist beliefs and progressive policies. Etymology templates: {{com|en|Red|Ken}} Red + Ken Head templates: {{en-proper-noun|head=Red Ken}} Red Ken
  1. (UK politics, derogatory, humorous) A nickname for Ken Livingstone. Tags: UK, derogatory, humorous
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