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The Prescott punch: what a 2001 brawl between a deputy prime minister and a voter tells us about the changing nature of British politics

The warm tributes paid to John Prescott, the former deputy prime minister who has died aged 86, reflect a memorable politician of a seemingly bygone era. While his achievements over a long career were vast, the enduring image for most people is of Prescott punching a voter during the 2001…

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Sports quiz of the week: a rapid rise, a record losing run and social media beef

Test your memory of the last seven days in football, boxing, tennis, rugby and more

The Guardian - UK

‘He was for us’: everyone has anecdotes about John Prescott in his village

Residents of Sutton in Hull remember the former MP and deputy prime minister who became ‘a proper Hully’

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Gavin and Stacey, ice and a swift pint: Colourful reasons why John Prescott made headlines so often

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

The Independent UK

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

‘His robustness had a dignity to it’: readers’ encounters with John Prescott

Veteran Labour politician, who has died aged 86, was ‘very intelligent’ but ‘with no airs about him’

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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

Rúben Amorim: the most hyped Premier League newbie since 2016

In today’s Football Daily: The ticking clock to what really matters

The Guardian - UK

‘No regrets’, says man who threw egg at John Prescott

Craig Evans threw an egg at Lord Prescott who had just got off his campaign bus to speak at a Labour Party general election rally in Wales in 2001.

The Independent UK

Lord Prescott obituary

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

The Guardian - UK

Who was John Prescott’s lover Tracey Temple? The late deputy PM's affair

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

Evening Standard

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

John Prescott, a ‘critical force’ in climate policy, will be missed at Cop29

His tenacity in pushing crucial deals over the line in Kyoto and Copenhagen was born of belief in social justice

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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...

Evening Standard

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

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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.

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

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Guardian - UK

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

The Independent UK

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.

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