Farewell John, Britain's longest serving Deputy Prime Minister.
Sparrer in Blair and Prescott double act decade
- like Morecambe and Wise were to TV comedy earlier.
Union leader and peace maker for many, and impressive early leader on world climate emergency.
Straight out of his corner when roused.
There were many great things about John Prescott. Something not being mentioned much today is that he was the last 'big beast' of either party to be Transport Secretary. Since when, transport has lost its clout. He stepped down from that role in 2001 to be succeeded by Stephen Byers.
Greatest memory. On train. Mo Mowlam appears ask me to hold handbag whilst she deals with urgent phone call. Amazed she trusted me as a random stranger. Get home learn John Prescott has punched someone. Classic Prescott.
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Sparrer in Blair and Prescott double act decade
- like Morecambe and Wise were to TV comedy earlier.
Union leader and peace maker for many, and impressive early leader on world climate emergency.
Straight out of his corner when roused.
The BIGGEST GENUINE working class politician of modern times - sad loss.
Condolences to his family & friends.
(With apologies for dropping a Clarkson)
RIP.
RIP to a working class legend.