Former deputy prime minister John Prescott was as a political bruiser, an old-school Labour MP who could down a pint in five seconds and was no stranger to public outbursts — famously punching a ...

John Prescott was always a friend and inspiration to me. He used to phone me up after Prime Minister questions to give his verdict, and join me on campaign trips as Labour ’s deputy leader.

The funeral of former deputy prime minister John Prescott took place on Thursday in his adopted home city of Hull, which he represented for 40 years. Even those who do not follow politics will ...

"People always understood what John Prescott was talking about ... "So it’s right we meet here today in this famous 600 year-old cathedral," he adds. "Immortalised in statues and plaques ...

“I remember Lord Prescott when he was a steward on the ferries. He was just there for the people of Hull.” Hull actress Gemma Oaten says John Prescott played a crucial role in helping her as ...