{"id":18069,"date":"2024-11-21T07:46:16","date_gmt":"2024-11-21T07:46:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18069"},"modified":"2024-11-21T07:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T07:46:16","slug":"john-prescott-death-latest-blair-and-starmer-pay-tribute-after-former-deputy-prime-minister-dies-aged-86","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gpt.m2mbeta.com\/?p=18069","title":{"rendered":"John Prescott death latest: Blair and Starmer pay tribute after former deputy prime minister dies aged 86"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"main\">\n<div class=\"sc-1kv918u-0 jUXVLw\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN sc-1balrqd-0 dYEbUZ\"><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-3 hiCdLa liXvvg\">Lord Prescott dies aged 86<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div data-testid=\"nsc-wrapper-support-us\">\n<div class=\"hydrate-root\" data-component=\"SupportNSCNative\" data-loading=\"lazy\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-0 jBfdop\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-1 hKRbzg\">\n<h3 data-testid=\"support-nsc-title\" class=\"sc-hez36s-2 cKIkhp\">Your support helps us to tell the story<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-8 dWUzhG\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-13 doTReP\">\n<div class=\"sc-hez36s-12 iGXncB\">\n<div>\n<div data-testid=\"support-nsc-collapsed-content\" class=\"sc-hez36s-7 hKrnEq\">\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it&#8217;s investigating the financials of Elon Musk&#8217;s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, &#8216;The A Word&#8217;, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-1uza6dc-0 hlPMMm\">The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n<p><strong class=\"sc-1uza6dc-1 euTVax\">Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-14 ggPDxB\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-mobile-open\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Close<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><button class=\"sc-hez36s-4 bErStG sc-hez36s-15 gibhIT\"><span data-testid=\"support-nsc-dropdown-tablet\" class=\"sc-hez36s-6 jWuFRk\"><span class=\"sc-hez36s-5 vaVnf\">Read more<\/span><svg class=\"sc-eaj12q-0 kMSyUM sc-culv3z-0 jIhHch sc-a5wy94-0 jhbxrS\"><use href=\"#ee6613da15642019\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Tributes have been paid to former <a href=\"\/news\/uk\/politics\/john-prescott-labour-death-unions-tony-blair-b2288224.html\">Labour <\/a>deputy prime minister <a href=\"\/news\/uk\/politics\/john-prescott-dies-age-cause-deputy-pm-b2651059.html\">John Prescott<\/a>, who has died aged 86.<\/p>\n<p>Lord Prescott, a <a href=\"\/news\/uk\/politics\/john-prescott-labour-death-unions-tony-blair-b2288224.html\">former trade union activist<\/a> and ex-merchant seaman who went on to be a key figure within <a href=\"\/topic\/tony-blair\">Sir Tony Blair\u2019s<\/a> New Labour project, died \u201cpeacefully\u201d surrounded by relatives at his care home after a battle with <a href=\"\/topic\/alzheimers\">Alzheimer\u2019s<\/a>, his family said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>His family said they are \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d after the death of a \u201cbeloved husband, father and grandfather\u201d. Lord Prescott had \u201cspent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment\u201d, they added.<\/p>\n<p>Lord Prescott was viewed by many as the man who carried the torch for the traditional labour movement within his party, at a time when it was being radically modernised by Sir Tony and Gordon Brown.<\/p>\n<p>In 2010 he was introduced to the House of Lords as Baron Prescott of Kingston upon Hull, after representing the city for four decades in the Commons.<\/p>\n<p>Sir Tony has said he is \u201cdevastated\u201d by Lord Prescott\u2019s death, describing him as \u201cone of the most talented people I ever encountered in politics\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Incumbent prime minister Sir Keir Starmer said Lord Prescott was a \u201ctrue giant of the Labour movement\u201d and one of the \u201ckey architects\u201d of Labour\u2019s last government.<\/p>\n<div class=\"hydrate-root\" data-component=\"LiveBlog\" data-theme-name=\"base\">\n<div class=\"sc-q414ag-0 dAwa-dN\">\n<div id=\"post-1841812\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-0 hOtdkX\"><a href=\"#post-1841812\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 avMRl\"><span title=\"Thu Nov 21 2024 07:44:28 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-2 cMUpba\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1wyow5i-7 hcxNvl\">Tony Blair \u2018devastated\u2019 as he pays tribute to \u2018great man\u2019<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Former prime minister Sir Tony Blair has said he is \u201cdevastated\u201d by Lord Prescott\u2019s death, describing him as \u201cone of the most talented people I ever encountered in politics\u201d. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Lord Prescott, who came from a different tradition within the Labour Party to Sir Tony, acted deputy prime minister during the transformative New Labour years. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Sir Tony described him as \u201cone of the most committed and loyal\u201d politicians and \u201cdefinitely the most unusual.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>He continued: \u201cHe will deservedly occupy a special place in the pantheon of the Labour leadership; he will be mourned by his many friends and fans around the world and for me personally, today is a day of profound sadness but also immense pride in having known him and worked with him: a great man and great servant of country and party.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rirswj-0 jfaKfk sc-1xg2xhv-0 bmNgiS image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-1rirswj-1 juFSNw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/07\/02b79f52500baf108a059b3cdecce79bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyMjYxMDU4-2.78266010.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/07\/02b79f52500baf108a059b3cdecce79bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyMjYxMDU4-2.78266010.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/07\/02b79f52500baf108a059b3cdecce79bY29udGVudHNlYXJjaGFwaSwxNzMyMjYxMDU4-2.78266010.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"John Prescott was a key part of the New Labour government which swept to power in 1997 with Tony Blair at the helm (PA)\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">John Prescott was a key part of the New Labour government which swept to power in 1997 with Tony Blair at the helm (PA)<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->PA Wire<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-3 iTgcSc\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-5 dikeYT\">Alex Croft<\/span><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-6 esURxR\">21 November 2024 07:44<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-1841810\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-0 hOtdkX\"><a href=\"#post-1841810\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 avMRl\"><span title=\"Thu Nov 21 2024 07:40:33 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-2 cMUpba\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1wyow5i-7 hcxNvl\">John Prescott: The Labour firebrand who became Tony Blair\u2019s vital sidekick<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>A highlight of the lacklustre 2001 general election campaign was the \u201cPrescott punch\u201d. John Prescott, Labour\u2019s Deputy Prime Minister was incensed by a protester who hit him with an egg. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>He lashed out at the egg-thrower and the police had to separate the two men. The incident was caught on camera and dominated the news. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>A mortified Prescott thought that he would have to resign. Tony Blair played the matter down, stating: \u201cJohn is John\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p><strong><em>Dennis Kavanagh and Joe Middleton write:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-3 iTgcSc\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-5 dikeYT\">Alex Croft<\/span><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-6 esURxR\">21 November 2024 07:40<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"post-1841809\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-0 hOtdkX\"><a href=\"#post-1841809\" class=\"sc-1wyow5i-1 avMRl\"><span title=\"Thu Nov 21 2024 07:36:53 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)\"\/><\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-2 cMUpba\">\n<h3 class=\"sc-1wyow5i-7 hcxNvl\">John Prescott dies, aged 86<\/h3>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Former deputy prime minister Lord John Prescott has died aged 86, his family announded. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Tributes are pouring in for the giant of the Labour party, who was seen as a leading light for its traditional values during a period of modernisation under Sir Tony Blair. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>Lord Prescott, who suffered from Alzheimer\u2019s, died \u201cpeacefully\u201d surrounded by his family at his care home. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1xg2xhv-1 beIHCe\">\n<p>We\u2019ll bring you all the latest reaction and updates on this live blog. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1rirswj-0 jfaKfk sc-1xg2xhv-0 bmNgiS image align-none\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1cbdeug-0 cpcmmN\">\n<div class=\"sc-1rirswj-1 juFSNw\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/06\/GettyImages-471825810.jpg\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/06\/GettyImages-471825810.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=320&amp;auto=webp 320w, https:\/\/static.independent.co.uk\/2024\/11\/21\/06\/GettyImages-471825810.jpg?quality=75&amp;width=640&amp;auto=webp 640w\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Deputy prime minister, Lord John Prescott gives a speech to party members in front of Louise Baldock\u2019s campaign office on 1 May 2015\" class=\"sc-1mc30lb-0 iSVhwZ\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"sc-1cbdeug-1 sc-1cbdeug-2 hiCdLa jdDMKy\">Former Deputy Leader of the Labour Party and Deputy prime minister, Lord John Prescott gives a speech to party members in front of Louise Baldock\u2019s campaign office on 1 May 2015<span class=\"sc-1cbdeug-7 izyooE\"> <!-- -->(<!-- -->Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc-1wyow5i-3 iTgcSc\">\n<p><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-5 dikeYT\">Alex Croft<\/span><span class=\"sc-1wyow5i-6 esURxR\">21 November 2024 07:36<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<hr style=\"border-top: 2px solid #ccc; margin-top: 20px;\">\n<p><em>Source: <\/em> <em><a href=\"https:\/\/politics.einnews.com\/article\/762509056\/iQv24nSoKs2Ab8JU?ref=rss&amp;ecode=kmfm9fDbRbj4OPCJ\">politics.einnews.com\u2026<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lord Prescott dies aged 86 Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. 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