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 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 Gordon Brown opens up on John Prescott’s final few months in his battle against Alzheimer’s

Former prime minister Gordon Brown has paid tribute to Lord John Prescott as he opened up about his final few months, saying he never lost his “warmth and friendliness”.

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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 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 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: what happened to the late deputy prime minister at the 1998 BRIT Awards and why did it happen?

Remembering Lord John Prescott’s memorable attendance at the 1998 BRIT Awards 🥛

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