Labour Legends Gather to Honor Lord Prescott: A Working-Class Hero's Farewell

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Former Labour Prime Ministers Tony Blair and Gordon Brown joined current party leaders in paying tribute to John Prescott, the UK's longest-serving deputy prime minister, during his funeral at Hull Minster. Prescott, who served as an MP for 40 years and battled Alzheimer's, was remembered for his fighting spirit and contributions to regional inequality, the minimum wage, and public transport. In lieu of flowers, the family requested donations to Alzheimer's Research UK.

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  • Rosie Duffield resigns as Labour MP for Canterbury
  • Criticized Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for accepting gifts and the treatment of Diane Abbott
  • Accused the Labour Party of lacking interest in her constituency and failing to uphold social values