Livingstone , nicknamed `` Red Ken '' for his socialist leanings , struck a controversial deal in 2007 with Chavez to fuel London 's buses with discounted Venezuelan fuel , in exchange for advice on how to develop Venezuela 's urban infrastructure . Livingstone calls Chavez 's death a `` sad loss , '' calls him a `` friend and comrade '' Ex-mayor of London signed controversial deal for discounted Venezuelan fuel in 2007 . Score: 6 Ex-mayor : Chavez saw struggle between `` corporations and people who get screwed by them ''
Livingstone calls Chavez 's death a `` sad loss , '' calls him a `` friend and comrade '' Ex-mayor of London signed controversial deal for discounted Venezuelan fuel in 2007 . Score: 6 Ex-mayor : Chavez saw struggle between `` corporations and people who get screwed by them ''