Former British Deputy PM Prescott admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott, 81,  has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke, his family has said.

In a statement, Lord Prescott’s family said he was being cared for in hospital near his home in Hull.

“John was taken to hospital last Friday after suffering a stroke,” they said. “We would like to praise the swift actions of the ambulance staff and the doctors and nurses at Hull Royal infirmary’s A&E and stroke unit. They have been remarkable and we cannot thank then enough.”

The family also appealed for privacy. “He is receiving excellent care from the NHS, but we would respectfully request at this time that John and our family are given the privacy we need so that he can have the time and space to make a full recovery,” the statement said.

Via The Guardian / BBC / Sky 

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