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Lord Prescott obituary

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

The Guardian - UK

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

The Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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.

Evening Standard

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...

The National (Scotland)

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.

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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

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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.

The Independent UK

In Pictures: Party stalwart kept New Labour in touch with traditional supporters

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 Independent UK

John Prescott: The political bruiser who helped build New Labour

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

The Independent UK

First Labour MPs express doubts over farm inheritance tax after thousands protest

Farmers marched in Westminster on Tuesday in attempt to persuade government to U-turn on ‘tractor tax’

The Independent UK

Starmer warned Labour faces wipeout of rural MPs in farm tax backlash ahead of protest

Exclusive: As tens of thousands of farmers prepare to march on London in protest over inheritance tax measures, Labour Baroness Ann Mallalieu issues a stark warning to the prime minister

The Guardian - UK

Hospital league tables risk sapping NHS morale

Letters: Pury Sharifi says tick boxes cannot measure continuity and compassion, while Alison Vaspe says naming and shaming is not the answer. Plus a letter from Sue Stephenson

The Guardian - UK

The week in TV: Wolf Hall: The Mirror and the Light; Bad Sisters; Immigration: How British Politics Failed; The Penguin – review

Mark Rylance and Damian Lewis return with added candlelight; Bad Sisters cranks up the chaos; and a valiant look at UK immigration is marred by Farage. Plus, a jaw-dropping late twist for The Penguin

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