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'.

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

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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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Police officers managed to intervene and 29-year-old Craig Evans, a farm worker from Denbigh who was furious about low agricultural wages, was taken away in handcuffs.

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The Mirror's Kevin Maguire praises 'working class hero' John Prescott after his death at 86 as he remembers back to revealing the details of the Labour politician's affair in 2006

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

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Police officers managed to intervene and 29-year-old Craig Evans, a farm worker from Denbigh who was furious about low agricultural wages, was taken away in handcuffs.

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Craig Evans shot to fame in 2001 when he threw an egg at 'two Jags' ex-Deputy PM John Prescott, and was punched in the face for his troubles

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

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

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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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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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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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Labour giant described by Sir Tony Blair as one of the ‘most talented’ people he had encountered in politics

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The pair did not always see eye-to-eye while serving in Tony Blair’s government.

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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.

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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.

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The politician made an appearance in the show in the last episode of the third series as a guest at Ruth Jones's character's wedding as she prepared to marry fiance Dave Coaches.

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

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The politician, who has died aged 86, later described the incident as ‘utterly contemptible’ and considered pressing charges.

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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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He was the politician who pulled no punches and in the wake of Lord John Precott's death at the age of 86 from Alzheimer's his most famous political moment is being remembered again.

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