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Chronic pain and ravaged mental health: this is the brutal reality of Britain’s new working class

The story of former Amazon worker Karolina Sobczak reveals much about the people who keep our society running – at huge personal cost, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty

The Guardian - UK

Yvette Cooper to set out crackdown on antisocial behaviour including jail terms

Persistent offenders will face up to two years in prison under Respect orders, as police get powers to seize vehicles

The Guardian - UK

Hooligans face two years in jail for wreaking havoc in towns and neighbourhoods

Yvette Cooper harked back to Tony Blair’s anti-social behaviour crackdown, launching ‘respect orders’ for repeat offenders and giving police tough new powers

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Kind, belligerent, and the man all sides trusted: that’s the John Prescott I knew

He was the soul and conscience of Labour and persuaded millions to keep the faith – even when Blair sorely tested it, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Guardian - UK

King in personal tribute to ‘unique and indomitable’ Lord Prescott

The two met many times over the years, with Charles initially left puzzled by the politician’s habit of balancing his cup of tea on his stomach.

Evening Standard

OPINION - John Prescott's death feels like the demise of the real Old Labour

Tony Blair said this morning that he felt “devastated” by the death of John Prescott, his deputy when he was prime minister. And no wonder. Prescott was, he observed, the “yin to his yang”, or possibly the other way round, someone from a less privileged background from him, a different…

Evening Standard

Lord Prescott obituary

Veteran Labour politician and trade unionist who served as deputy prime minister under Tony Blair for 10 years

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John Prescott – the glue that held New Labour together in more ways than one

Although it is a cliche to call someone a giant of their profession, it is an apt description of Lord John Prescott, who has died at the age of 86. He was a giant of the Labour movement who played a vital role in supporting Tony Blair in leading the…

The Conversation

British Politician John Prescott, Former Deputy Prime Minister, Dies

John Prescott, former British deputy prime minister and advocate for social justice and environmental causes, passes away at 86. Remembered for his resilie...

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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

Evening Standard

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

Evening Standard

Peter Mandelson: I mended fences with John Prescott in final conversation

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

Evening Standard

UK former deputy PM John Prescott dies aged 86

Tony Blair leads tributes to ‘incredibly direct’ deputy, known for not pulling his punches – on one occasion, literally.

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John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

Former trade union activist, who had Alzheimer’s, died peacefully at care home, says family

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The Independent UK

Tony Blair chokes up in emotional tribute to John Prescott: ‘I’m devastated’

Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair choked up as he paid an emotional tribute to Lord John Prescott.

Evening Standard

Former PM Tony Blair emotional as he remembers Lord Prescott

The Labour former prime minister’s voice quavered as he paid tribute to his deputy prime minister, who has died aged 86.

Evening Standard

Tony Blair recalls famous incident in which John Prescott hit a protester

The then deputy prime minister struck a man who hit him on the head with an egg while on the campaign trail in Wales in 2001.

The National (Scotland)

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86 after Alzheimer's battle

FORMER deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s...

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The Independent UK

John Prescott death latest: Tributes to ‘working class hero’ who was ‘cement that kept New Labour together’

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

The Independent UK

Tony Blair leads tributes to John Prescott after his death aged 86

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

The Independent UK

How the ‘Prescott Punch’ came to define him as Labour’s firebrand – and a total necessity for Blair

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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Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies At 86

Former British deputy prime minister John Prescott, known for his dedication to public service and social reform, has passed away at 86. His legacy in Brit...

The Guardian - AU

NHS was ‘within hours’ of running out of gowns during pandemic, Hancock tells Covid inquiry – as it happened

Former health secretary is facing questions at the UK Covid-19 inquiry

Evening Standard

John Prescott dies aged 86: 'Devastated' Tony Blair leads tributes to Labour 'big beast'

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

The Independent UK

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

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

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