BREAKING: Former Labour deputy prime minister John Prescott dies aged 86
The former MP for Kingston upon Hull East was a key part of New Labour under Sir Tony Blair. His family said he had "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment". A former trade union activist and ex-merchant seaman, Lord Prescott died peacefully, surrounded by relatives at his care home. Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/former-labour-deputy-prime-minister-john-prescott-dies-aged-86-13257566 #prescott #breakingnews #skynews #government SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel for more videos: http://www.youtube.com/skynews Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/skynews Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skynews Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skynews Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@skynews For more content go to http://news.sky.com and download our apps: Apple https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/sky-news/id316391924?mt=8 Android https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bskyb.skynews.android&hl=en_GB Sky News Daily podcast is available for free here: https://podfollow.com/skynewsdaily/ Sky News videos are now available in Spanish here/Los video de Sky News están disponibles en español aquí: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzG5BnqHO8oNlrPDW9CYJog To enquire about licensing Sky News content, you can find more information here: https://news.sky.com/info/library-sales