While unrepentant, Craig Evans expresses his condolences about Lord Prescott's death.

Lord Prescott spent a decade as Tony Blair's deputy and was seen as a custodian of traditional Labour values.

The former deputy prime minister, who was major figure in the New Labour project, has died aged 86.

John Prescott represented Hull East for 40 years after first being elected in 1970.

Angela Rayner sought inspiration from John Prescott's rise to the near top of the Labour Party and the country.

Prescott was elected as MP for Hull East in 1970 and went on to hold the seat for almost 40 years.

While on the campaign trail in 1994, the Labour stalwart lived up to his man of the people reputation.

Former Home Secretary Alan Johnson pays tribute to his friend the late John Prescott.