24 hours ago Drenched by Chumbawamba, an affair with his secretary, a scandal over croquet and THAT punch: John Prescott was an unrepentantly colourful figure, writes DOMINIC SANDBROOK

John Prescott was an unrepentantly colourful figure. Asked how he would like to be remembered, he once replied: 'As an aggressive bugger.' He was certainly that.

Society

25 hours ago Drenched by Chumbawumba, an affair with his secretary, a scandal over croquet and THAT punch: John Prescott was an unrepentantly colourful figure, writes DOMINIC SANDBROOK

John Prescott was an unrepentantly colourful figure. Asked how he would like to be remembered, he once replied: 'As an aggressive bugger.' He was certainly that.

Society

26 hours ago I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes

The former deputy prime minister was never short of a pithy comment.

Politics

26 hours ago Tony Blair leads John Prescott tributes as he remembers 'committed and loyal' public servant

Lord Prescott's family, who announced his death, said he had "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment".

Politics

27 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 🥛

Politics

27 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.

Politics

29 hours ago John Prescott dead: Former Deputy Prime Minister dies aged 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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