John Prescott, Labour deputy prime minister under Tony Blair, dies aged 86 - UK politics live

By The Guardian | Nov 21, 2024 at 01:44 AM EST

Stig Abel praised former politician Prescott as one of the most memorable figures. Born in Wales, Prescott worked as a chef and on a cruise ship before entering politics. Blair acknowledged his deputy's crucial role in government in a private letter.

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