The Prescott punch: what a 2001 brawl between a deputy prime minister and a voter tells us about the changing nature of British politics
The warm tributes paid to John Prescott, the former deputy prime minister who has died aged 86, reflect a memorable politician of a seemingly bygone era. While his achievements over a long career were vast, the enduring image for most people is of Prescott punching a voter during the 2001…
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