John Prescott

Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott, who has died at the age of 86, worked hard to make progress on climate change (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

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John Prescott campaigns for Labour ahead of the 2015 general election at an amateur boxing club in Redcar (Picture: Ian Forsyth)

Why John Prescott was important politician – and not just for Labour Scotsman comment

The late John Prescott and the 'fracas' that occurred at the 1998 BRIT Awards. The former deputy prime minister has died at the age of 86 overnight.

Explainer The late John Prescott and his skirmish at the 1998 BRIT Awards

SNP's Mhairi Black during Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons.

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Some of the 200 paintings that covered the walls of the farmhouse.

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Lord Prescott, 81, was taken to hospital in Hull on Friday

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering ...

David Prescott was accused of making unwanted sexual advances and being forceful, rude and aggressive to the two women after they refused to have sex with him

Jeremy Corbyn chief of staff ‘blocked suspension’ of John Prescott’s son David f...

Many members of the public seem to be against the sugar tax, but at least they've got a sense of humour about it (Photo: Shutterstock)

15 of the funniest Twitter reactions to the sugar tax

Magnetic Ruth Davidson brings something else to the political table, argues Jim Duffy, in contrast to the greyness of her partys UK leader and prime minister Theresa May. Picture: Greg Macvean

Jim Duffy: Theresa the Grey is being overshadowed by Ruth and Jezza

Brian Wilson has dismissed Scottish Labour's plans for a People's Constitutional Convention on federalism.
Picture: Jane Barlow

Ex-minister brands Labour's federal vision '˜pretty ropey'

Tony Blair came within days of quitting as PM, it has been claimed.

Tony Blair almost quit as PM to '˜seek presidency of European Commission'

John Prescott addresses was deputy prime minister went Britain invaded Iraq. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Former deputy PM John Prescott brands Iraq war 'illegal'

Left-winger Jeremy Corbyn has emerged as the surprise frontrunner in the contest for the Labour leadership to be held next week. Picture: PA

Labour warned against Jeremy Corbyn backlash

John Prescott hit out at Tony Blair over his comments about Jeremy Corbyn. Picture: Robert Perry

John Prescott slams Tony Blair and ex-adviser John McTernan

Labour’s lost

The man is arrested after apparently colliding with the Prime Minister. Picture: SWNS/Ross Parry

David Cameron backs police after jogger collision

Labour leader Ed Miliband, seen on a visit to Middleton ahead of the forthcoming Heywood and Middleton by-election, needs to learn lessons of 1997s victory, says John Prescot. Picture: PA

Prescott tells Miliband to ‘be bold’ for election

Stephen Jardine - food for thought. Picture: Jane Barlow

Stephen Jardine: Starry-eyed over Michelin cuisine

The former Deputy Prime Minister was speaking in Rutherglen for the No campaign. Picture: Robert Perry

John Prescott in ‘British football team’ gaffe

The Labour leader will spend the rest of the week in Scotland. Picture: Robert Perry

Scottish independence: Miliband ‘solidarity’ appeal

Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah took the Better Together message to the streets of Kirkcaldy yesterday. Picture: Mark Sutherland

Scottish independence: Camps step up as vote looms

Ed Miliband speaks up for the Union in Blantyre yesterday. Picture: PA

Gordon Brown and Ed Miliband to lead rally for UK

UKIP leader Nigel Farage was hit by an egg in Nottingham. Picture: PA

Comment: egging Nigel Farage does nothing for debate

Tavish Scott. Picture: Neil Hanna

Tavish Scott: Roads must be part of strategy

Labour leader Ed Miliband after he was pelted with eggs during a campaign visit in East Street market in Walworth. Picture: PA

Euan McColm: Prosecute one who attacked Miliband

Ed Miliband reacts after being struck by an egg. Picture: Complimentary

Ed Miliband pelted with eggs at London market

John Prescot has resigned from the Privy Council. Picture: Reuters

Press regulation delay ‘borders on conspiracy’

Rare step: John Prescott. Picture: Reuters

John Prescott resigns from Privy Council

Nick Clegg. Picture: PA

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Iraq war: MSPs urged to ‘recant’ backing conflict

Boxer doorsteps Twitter troll after online taunts

Gary Flockhart: It’s all a Brit of a bore at award show

‘True grit’ Prescott’s advice to Miliband

Emma Cowing: The damage that can be done by celebrities

Tommy Sheridan taking legal action against tabloid and Scotland Yard

Pete Postlethwaite: Film speech hit home with deputy PM

UK News: Strollers thefts soar in £60m black market

Spending cuts: Scots prepare for axe to fall

Tony Blair memoirs: Blackmail and skulduggery at the heart of government

End of the line for NHS Direct
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John Prescott to talk politics

John Prescott puts punch into politics fest

Iraq War inquiry resumes

Point of view

Letter: Not funny, Ian

Cut away

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Talk of the Town: Two Jags makes do with one minibus

Prescott fingered

Interview: Pauline Prescott, author and politician's wife

Ex-Labour leader Michael Foot dies at 96

Prescott 'broke Commons rules'

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