Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

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Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86, following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family has announced.

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Angela Rayner pays tribute to John Prescott
Angela Rayner has paid tribute to former deputy prime minister John Prescott following his death aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's. The deputy prime minister described Mr Prescott as "an incredible figure in politics" and revealed he would often ring her after PMQs to offer words of encouragement. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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John Prescott

British politician (1938–2024)
Brandishing a pork pie on a silver tray, John Prescott stood on the stage during his 1995 Labour conference speech and bellowed: "Lies, lies! Porky pies!"
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John Leslie Prescott was born on 31 May 1938 in Prestatyn, Wales, to his parents John and Phyllis.
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Labour Party (UK)

Political party in the United Kingdom
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The border security minister has said more hotels for asylum seekers have opened since Labour came into government, but she pledged to end their use.
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Angela Rayner has criticised "scaremongering" over Labour's reforms to inheritance tax on farms.
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Alzheimer's disease

Progressive neurodegenerative disease

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