Person    | Male  Born 31/5/1938  Died 20/11/2024

John Prescott

Categories: Politics & Administration

Countries: Wales

Born in Wales as John Leslie Prescott. Deputy PM 1997 to 2007. During the 2001 election campaign he punched a protester who had hit him with an egg, and it was captured on camera. 2010 made Baron Prescott.

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John Prescott

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DLR extension to Lewisham - Lewisham

Docklands Light Railway This plaque was unveiled by the Deputy Prime Minister...

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North South route in Haringey

This plaque was unveiled by John Prescott MP in the presence of the Mayor, Co...

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