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How Prescott made headlines when Chumbawamba singer soaked him at 1998 Brits

How Prescott made headlines when Chumbawamba singer soaked him at 1998 Brits

The politician, who has died aged 86, later described the incident as ‘utterly contemptible’ and considered pressing charges.

London Liverpool Street retains title of Britain’s busiest railway station

London Liverpool Street retains title of Britain’s busiest railway station

The estimated number of entries and exits at Liverpool Street in the year to the end of March was 94.5 million.

Double-jobbing as MP and MSP ‘not sustainable’, says Scottish minister

Double-jobbing as MP and MSP ‘not sustainable’, says Scottish minister

Stephen Flynn, re-elected as an SNP MP in July, has announced plans to seek a Holyrood seat in 2026.

UK calls for strong stance on fossil fuel phase out amid major split at Cop29

UK calls for strong stance on fossil fuel phase out amid major split at Cop29

Tensions at Cop29 in Baku intensified on Thursday after backlash against the latest proposals on a global climate agreement.

US Government proposes forcing Google to sell Chrome to break-up tech empire

US Government proposes forcing Google to sell Chrome to break-up tech empire

The Department of Justice suggestion comes after a judge ruled earlier this year the company has run a monopoly.

I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes

I no longer keep the coal in the bath. I keep it in the bidet – Prescott quotes

The former deputy prime minister was never short of a pithy comment.

Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey

Late politician John Prescott had cameo role in BBC series Gavin And Stacey

Mr Prescott made a cameo appearance as himself in the final episode of the third series.

Former PM Tony Blair emotional as he remembers Lord Prescott

Former PM Tony Blair emotional as he remembers Lord Prescott

The Labour former prime minister’s voice quavered as he paid tribute to his deputy prime minister, who has died aged 86.

Tony Blair recalls famous incident in which John Prescott hit a protester

Tony Blair recalls famous incident in which John Prescott hit a protester

The then deputy prime minister struck a man who hit him on the head with an egg while on the campaign trail in Wales in 2001.

Government borrowing hits higher-than-forecast £17.4bn in October

Government borrowing hits higher-than-forecast £17.4bn in October

Borrowing rose to £17.4 billion last month marking the second highest October figure since monthly records began.

Nine water firms halted from using customer cash to pay for £6.8m of bonuses

Nine water firms halted from using customer cash to pay for £6.8m of bonuses

Ofwat said its new powers had been applied to bonuses worth £6.8 million, or 73% of the overall total, across the water sector.

Tony Blair leads tributes to John Prescott after his death aged 86

Tony Blair leads tributes to John Prescott after his death aged 86

The former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said.

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86

The former trade union activist died ‘peacefully’ and surrounded by relatives at his care home, his family said.

John Prescott: The political bruiser who helped build New Labour

The ex-deputy prime minister was a key figure in Tony Blair’s modernisation project – only to later distance himself from his legacy.

In Pictures: Party stalwart kept New Labour in touch with traditional supporters

In Pictures: Party stalwart kept New Labour in touch with traditional supporters

John Prescott was a formidable campaigner who took his party’s message on the road to its heartlands at a time of change for the movement.

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

Guitar bought by teenage George Harrison for £58 sells for more than £1 million

The instrument fetched twice its initial estimate.

Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

Healey faces MP questions after ’12 Storm Shadow missiles used in Russia’

The Defence Secretary will likely be asked about the UK’s stance on support for Kyiv as he appears before MPs.

What the papers say – November 21

What the papers say – November 21

Images from Liam Payne’s funeral adorn several front pages.

Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry

Former health secretary Matt Hancock to be questioned at Covid inquiry

Mr Hancock will give evidence over two days.

Snow and ice to cause further problems across UK on Thursday

Snow and ice to cause further problems across UK on Thursday

Three separate yellow warnings issued by the Met Office for snow and ice are still in effect.

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