In a post on X, the family of John Prescott, a former Labour deputy Prime Minister, announced he passed away yesterday. It’s a sad loss for a close family, city, and party who valued his unique take on politics and often bruising criticisms of opponents.
In particular, Prescott believed that public services belong in the public domain, and not as a part of private interests. He was known to have worked solidly to ensure everyone who supported the Labour cause were rewarded by its efforts, and enterprise.