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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

Gordon Brown opens up on John Prescott’s final few months in his battle against Alzheimer’s

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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Watch: John Prescott makes cameo appearance in Gavin and Stacey as Nessa’s ex-lover

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.

The Independent UK

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

How Prescott made headlines when Chumbawamba singer soaked him at 1998 Brits

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

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: share your tributes and memories

We would like to hear your memories of John Prescott – whether you met him, or appreciated his work in politics

The Guardian - UK

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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I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes

The former deputy prime minister was never short of a pithy comment.

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.

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

Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey

Mr Prescott made a cameo appearance as himself in the final episode of the third series.

The Independent UK

Moment John Prescott punched protester who threw egg at him

Known for his fiery temperament, John Prescott made headlines in 2001 when he punched a protester who had thrown an egg at him during an election campaign in North Wales.

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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.

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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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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

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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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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...

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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

The Independent UK

John Prescott death: Former deputy prime minister dies aged 86

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

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.

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.

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