John Prescott

Key facts about John Prescott, Britain’s former deputy PM, dead at 86

Here are key facts about John Prescott, Britain's combative former deputy prime minister, who has died after a battle with Alzheimer's disease, his family said on Thursday: Prescott, 86, served…

Former UK deputy PM Prescott dies

John Prescott, a former British deputy prime minister in Tony Blair's Labour government, has died, his family said on Thursday. Prescott, 86, died following a battle with Alzheimer's, his family…

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…

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Malta News Briefing – Monday 16 March 2026

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Romania Scrambles Jets After Suspicious Drone Activity

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US opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries over forced labor

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