John Prescott, British former deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

British politician John Prescott, who served as Deputy Prime Minister under Tony Blair and spent four decades in parliament, has died after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease, his family announced on Thursday. He was 86.

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John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, has died, his family says

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John Prescott, pugnacious deputy U.K. prime minister to Tony Blair, dies at 86

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John Prescott, Former UK Deputy Prime Minister, Dies at 86

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EX-UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is hailed as a working-class hero after his death at 86

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EX-UK Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott is hailed as a working-class hero after his death at 86

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Former U.K. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott dies at age 86

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UK former deputy PM John Prescott dies aged 86

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