Yes, it was a satirical stunt by Livingstone meant to mock Thatcher and highlight the Greater London Council (GLC)’s commitment to public transport and affordable fares.
At the time Livingstone, as leader of the GLC was in a high-profile conflict with then PM Margaret Thatcher over public spending and local government control.
Livingstone wanted a ‘Fares Fair’ policy, which aimed to reduce fares by increasing subsidies. Thatcher however was opposed to the approach, seeing it as excessive public spending by the GLC. She eventually moved to abolish the GLC entirely, and succeeded in doing so in 1986.
Ken – the only person I’ve ever voted for and not regretted it.
Most people don’t know he was actually a Borrower. Thatcher used to tear up floorboards in Downing St looking for him. Never quite got him.
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Yes, it was a satirical stunt by Livingstone meant to mock Thatcher and highlight the Greater London Council (GLC)’s commitment to public transport and affordable fares.
At the time Livingstone, as leader of the GLC was in a high-profile conflict with then
PM Margaret Thatcher over public spending and local government control.
Livingstone wanted a ‘Fares Fair’ policy, which aimed to reduce fares by increasing subsidies. Thatcher however was opposed to the approach, seeing it as excessive public spending by the GLC. She eventually moved to abolish the GLC entirely, and succeeded in doing so in 1986.
Ken – the only person I’ve ever voted for and not regretted it.
Most people don’t know he was actually a Borrower. Thatcher used to tear up floorboards in Downing St looking for him. Never quite got him.
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