The Latest Breaking News from John Prescott

The Labour firebrand died at the age of 86 surrounded by family

‘It is no exaggeration to say the Labour Party could never have won three consecutive full terms without John’ - Sir Tony Blair

The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said.

John Prescott was a formidable campaigner who took his party’s message on the road to its heartlands at a time of change for the movement.

The ex-deputy prime minister was a key figure in Tony Blair’s modernisation project – only to later distance himself from his legacy.

Chancellor preferred for 21-room mansion, in contrast to Tony Blair’s choice of offering it to his deputy John Prescott

New ministers now face a historic choice: more roads of dubious value or fresh thinking to secure growth – and fight climate breakdown, says transport commentator Christian Wolmar

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A NUMBER of peers have ceased to be a member of the House of Lords due to non-attendance.

Prime minister is not the first party leader to make bad decisions during the heat of a general election campaign

Nigel Farage, a U.K. politician known for his populist anti-European Union rhetoric, endless media appearances and close friendship with Donald Trump’s MAGA Republicans, received an unwelcome treat while out on the U.K. election trail on June 4, 2024: a milkshake, directed at his face.