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| − | John Prescott (born [[Prestatyn]], north [[Wales]] 1938) is [[Deputy Prime Minister]] (since 1997) of the [[United Kingdom]], and [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Hull]] East. He has been deputy leader of the [[Labour Party]] since 1994. He is known for his love of the high life (he is nicknamed ''Two Jags'' for his collection of luxury motor vehicles) and for his combative personality (he was also nicknamed ''two jabs'' after brawling with a protester who had thrown an egg at him during the 2001 general election campaign). In 2006 he | + | John Prescott (born [[Prestatyn]], north [[Wales]] 1938) is [[Deputy Prime Minister]] (since 1997) of the [[United Kingdom]], and [[Member of Parliament]] for [[Hull]] East. He has been deputy leader of the [[Labour Party]] since 1994. He is known for his love of the high life (he is nicknamed ''Two Jags'' for his collection of luxury motor vehicles) and for his combative personality (he was also nicknamed ''two jabs'' after brawling with a protester who had thrown an egg at him during the 2001 general election campaign). In 2006 he attracted controversy after it transpired that he had been engaged in a long-term extramarital relationship with his diary secretary, Tracy Temple.<ref>[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/4945170.stm Prescott admits affair with aide], BBC News, 28 April 2006]</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:45, June 22, 2007
John Prescott (born Prestatyn, north Wales 1938) is Deputy Prime Minister (since 1997) of the United Kingdom, and Member of Parliament for Hull East. He has been deputy leader of the Labour Party since 1994. He is known for his love of the high life (he is nicknamed Two Jags for his collection of luxury motor vehicles) and for his combative personality (he was also nicknamed two jabs after brawling with a protester who had thrown an egg at him during the 2001 general election campaign). In 2006 he attracted controversy after it transpired that he had been engaged in a long-term extramarital relationship with his diary secretary, Tracy Temple.[1]
References
- ↑ Prescott admits affair with aide, BBC News, 28 April 2006]