John Leslie Prescott, Baron Prescott (31 May 1938 – 20 November 2024) was 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.

Nov 21, 2024 · John Prescott was an old-style political bruiser who played a vital role in the New Labour project. He scorned what he called "the beautiful people" - the men in smart suits with red roses and...

Jan 27, 2025 · John Prescott served as deputy prime minister alongside Tony Blair for 10 years. Hull City Council said a number of roads would be closed on the day, between 08:30 and 16:00 GMT.

Nov 21, 2024 · John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair’s Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday. Prescott, 86, died following a battle with Alzheimer’s, his ...

Jan 21, 2025 · John Prescott (born May 31, 1938, Prestatyn, Wales—died November 20, 2024) was a British politician who served as deputy leader of the Labour Party (1994–2007) and as deputy prime minister under Tony Blair (1997–2007).

Nov 21, 2024 · John Prescott, who rose through Britain’s trade union movement to become one of the country’s best-known politicians, serving as deputy prime minister for a decade, died on Wednesday. He was 86.

Nov 21, 2024 · Former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott has died, aged 86. His family said he passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones and to the sound of jazz music at his care home, where he...

Jul 10, 2024 · Former deputy prime minister and Labour veteran John Prescott has ceased to be a member of the House of Lords, marking the end of a parliamentary career stretching back more than 50 years.

Nov 21, 2024 · LONDON (AP) — British politician John Prescott, a pugnacious and personable former merchant seaman who rose to the post of deputy prime minister in Tony Blair’s Labour government, has died at age 86. Prescott’s family announced his death on Thursday.

Nov 21, 2024 · Here are key facts about John Prescott, Britain's combative former deputy prime minister, who has died after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family said on Thursday: