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John Leslie Prescott, Baron Prescott (born 31 May 1938) is a British politician who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1997 to 2007 and as First Secretary of State from 2001 to 2007. A member of the Labour Party, he was the Member of Parliament (MP) for Kingston upon Hull East for 40 years from 1970 to 2010.
May 27, 2024 · John Prescott (born May 31, 1938, Prestatyn, Wales) is a British politician who served as deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007) and as deputy prime minister under Tony Blair (1997–2007). Prescott came from a working-class family; his grandfather was a coal miner and his father a railwayman.
Jun 24, 2019 · The former deputy prime minister and Labour MP is receiving "excellent care" from the NHS in Hull, his family says. He served under Tony Blair for 10 years and was a trade union activist and a peer.
Nov 11, 2021 · The former deputy prime minister and EU climate negotiator has given up his car and promotes offshore wind power in Hull. He says he is making his "own small contribution" to cutting carbon emissions at the UN summit in Glasgow.
Learn about the life and political career of John Prescott, the former Deputy Prime Minister to Tony Blair and a Labour Peer. Find out his background, achievements, scandals and current activities in this comprehensive profile.
Nov 16, 2012 · A comprehensive overview of the political career of Lord Prescott, from his working-class roots to his role as deputy prime minister and police and crime commissioner candidate. Learn about his achievements, controversies, personality and legacy in this BBC News article.
Jun 24, 2019 · The former deputy prime minister and Labour veteran was admitted to hospital on Friday. He is "over the worst" and "talking", according to his family and former colleagues.
