Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his family has announced. His family said he had ‘spent his life trying to improve the lives of ...

The applause of the crowd outside, and mix of sombre silence and small laughter as the guests departed Hull Minster summarise John Prescott's legacy well. We heard him eulogised as a man of great ...

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.

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John Prescott has been revealed to be suffering from diabetes and has been ordered by his doctors to lose two stones. The Deputy Prime Minister, who loves rich food, had hospital tests after ...

Sir Tony Blair, Sir Keir Starmer and Gordon Brown were among the political figures to attend the funeral of Lord John Prescott today, January 30. More than 300 family members, friends and ...

John Prescott is former deputy prime minister of the UK. Prezza for Stella may sound like I’m after a lager, but I think Creasy could refresh parts of the party other candidates cannot reach. John ...

“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 ...

Whether a former deputy Prime Minister infamous for throwing a punch, to a Scottish independence campaigner and former First Minister, 2024 saw the deaths of several political heavyweights.