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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22 hours ago Gavin and Stacey, ice and a swift pint: Colourful reasons why John Prescott made headlines so often

Punching a protester wasn’t the only thing the former deputy prime minister was known for

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25 hours ago NHS was ‘within hours’ of running out of gowns during pandemic, Hancock tells Covid inquiry – UK politics live

Former health secretary is facing questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiryBritish prime minister Keir Starmer says he is “deeply saddened” to hear that Prescott has died, and called him a “true giant of Labour”.In a statement on X, he said, “I am deeply saddened to hear of the death of John Prescott. John was a true giant of the Labour movement. On behalf of the Labour Party, I send my condolences to Pauline and his family, to the city of Hull, and to all those who knew and loved him. May he rest in peace.”He possessed an inherent ability to connect with people about the issues that mattered to them – a talent that others spend years studying and cultivating, but that was second nature to him.He fought like hell to negotiate the Kyoto Protocol and was an unwavering champion of climate actio...

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26 hours ago Who was John Prescott’s lover Tracey Temple? The late deputy PM's affair

In 2006, it was revealed that Mr Prescott had been involved in an extra-marital affair, rocking his political career

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27 hours ago Jodie Marsh recalls wild night out with John Prescott as she pays tribute to the 'perfect gentleman' after former Deputy Prime Minister's death

The former Labour MP and peer passed away on Wednesday to the sound of his favourite jazz and surrounded with loved-ones after a long battle with illness.

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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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28 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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29 hours ago Watch: John Prescott makes cameo appearance in Gavin and Stacey as Nessa’s ex

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott made a cameo appearance in the BBC hit comedy series Gavin and Stacey as character Nessa’s former flame.

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30 hours ago John Prescott's epic Gavin & Stacey cameo as Nessa's former lover 'Two jags' resurfaces

Remember when John Prescott popped up in Gavin & Stacey? The late deputy prime minister once made a hilarious cameo role in the much-loved BBC sitcom

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