9 hours ago Last time I met John Prescott he poked me in the chest with his stick...then we hugged, writes DAVID BLUNKETT

DAVID BLUNKETT: Former Home Secretary David Blunkett recalls his days in the House of Commons with John Prescott, describing him as 'unlike any other colleague'.

Politics

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

24 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

25 hours ago 'John Prescott went ballistic first time I met him – I was nearly his 2nd punch victim'

From a true hairdryer treatment to dawn handshakes at train stations: What John Prescott taught me about hard work, grit and determination

Events

28 hours ago Bernie Taupin praises fourth wife for career ‘renaissance’ over last decade

The British lyricist is best-known for his long-time collaboration with Sir Elton John.

Politics

29 hours ago John McGinn plots Ally McCoist wind up 'every time I see him' after overtaking Rangers hero on Scotland scoring charts

It’s fair to say it’s been an eventful international break for John McGinn

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