22 hours ago How the ‘Prescott Punch’ came to define him as Labour’s firebrand – and a total necessity for Blair

Obituary: The charismatic former deputy prime minister, who has died at the age of 86, was known best for punching a member of the electorate and acting as a vital bridge for Tony Blair to reach the unions

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27 hours ago John Prescott's career highs and lows as the former deputy prime minister dies aged 86

Prescott passed away on Wednesday after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced

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29 hours ago John Prescott beams with happiness next to wife Pauline in last snap before his death

The former deputy prime minister has died at the age of 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s

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29 hours ago The 20 most memorable John Prescott quotes: 'I have changed. I no longer keep the coal in the bath...I keep it in the bidet'

The former Labour deputy prime minister, who died yesterday aged 86, was a formidable debater and also famous for cracking jokes, even in the darkest moments.

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30 hours ago John Prescott's hilarious surprise cameo in Gavin & Stacey as Nessa's 'lover'

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, who has passed away at the age of 86, made his debut into television with a cameo appearance on the hit show Gavin and Stacey.

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32 hours ago Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott: ‘I’m devastated’

Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott.

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32 hours ago John Prescott's heartbreaking final photo beaming in birthday snap with wife

A final photo shows former deputy prime minister John Prescott full of smiles as he stood with his wife Pauline who was holding a cake during a birthday celebration

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32 hours ago Good Morning Britain halted with tragic 'breaking news' death announcement

TV presenter Susanna Reid opened Good Morning Britain on Thursday by announcing that former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott had died at the age of 86

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33 hours ago John Prescott dead: Former Deputy Prime Minister dies at 86 after Alzheimer's battle

John Prescott's family said the former deputy prime minister "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others" and he died peacefully after a battle with Alzheimer's.

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33 hours ago John Prescott dies as tributes paid to politician who famously punched bloke who egged him

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has died at the age of 86, with one of his most infamous moments trending on social media within minutes of the announcement

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