Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott Dies at 86

Former British Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott under Tony Blair’s Labour government, has passed away at the age of 86, his family confirmed on Thursday. Prescott had been battling Alzheimer’s disease.

Prescott served as Deputy Prime Minister from 1997 to 2007 and was known for his distinctive, no-nonsense style. A key figure in Blair’s administration, he was celebrated for bridging the gap between the traditional left-wing faction and the modernizers within the Labour Party.

His family shared the news of his death on social media platform X, remembering him as a pivotal figure in British politics.