News about John Prescott

It emerged last night that former prime minister Harold Wilson (right) had an affair during his second stint in Downing Street with his deputy press secretary, Janet Hewlett-Davies (inset). But he was by no means the first politician to have a romantic liaison whilst climbing the ladders of power. Edwina Currie revealed her four-year affair with Sir John (both pictured left in 1994) in her diaries in 2002. The sexual liaison began when Sir John was a Government whip and Ms Currie - who later became a health minister - was a backbencher. In 1983, Cabinet minister Cecil Parkinson was forced to resign from his position as trade and industry secretary when it emerged that he was having an affair with his secretary Sara Keays (bottom left). Ms Keays was pregnant with his child, Flora, who grew up with severe epilepsy. In 2006, John Prescott, then the deputy prime minister, admitted to a two-year affair with his secretary Tracey Temple (bottom right, with Mr Prescott). In June 2021, then Health Secretary Matt Hancock's career came crashing down when CCTV footage was published showing him passionately kissing his aide, Gina Coladangelo (bottom centre with Mr Hancock), inside his office. It emerged that the pair, who were both married and had known each other since meeting at university, had been engaged in an affair.

Thousands of accidental mishaps have been witnessed at the BRIT Awards over the years. Every year, there has been a surprise occasion worth mentioning, from show-stopping music performances to amazing outfits and unplanned gaffes. As the 2024 ceremony prepares to grace screens on Saturday night for another

It's also true that airlines are cramming an increasing number of "slimline" seats into Economy sections, but that's not surprising considering that they are in fact supermodel sizes. So unsuitable is this stout for those with a larger girth, as airlines such as Air France are advising the st out to buy an extra seat 'if your builder does not allow you to sit comfortably in a single seat.' And this week, Finnair is allowing us to tackle the extra pounds by weighing passengers at the departure gate. Humiliating? Unquestionably, the answer is no.

Derek Draper's name became synonymous with the Coronavirus pandemic's horrific toll in his last years. With Covid-19, the former 'ruthless political strategist' spent more than a year in hospital beginning in early 2020 and eventually not recovering. However, it was as a central New Labour figure that he was remembered by his former colleagues after he died at the age of 56 last month. The respect shown today by the presence of Labour's leading lights in the 1997 election at Primrose Hill, north London, was evident. Derek, who was instrumental in Labour's victory over John Major's Conservative government, was honoured today by figures led by former Prime Minister Tony Blair (inset today with wife Cherie). The New Labour spin doctor attained a slew of influence in the 1990s but he was best known for his involvement in the 'lobbygate' scandal. He began working as a researcher for Blairite Peter Mandelson, who attended his funeral. Derek joined GPC Market Access in 1996 and created Progress with Liam Byrne, a former minister who went on to become an MP. Mr Draper, 1998 (left) with Labour colleagues Neil Kinnock, John Prescott, and Peter Mandelson in the early 1990s (top right); with his wife during her time on I'm a Celebrity in 2019.

Our analysts examine the movies expected to make waves at the Academy Awards, from jaw-dropping Oppenheimer to epic Napoleon and Saltburn's exuberant satire on class.

EXCLUSIVE: Locals living near the massive Cheshire home, which has been likened to a Tesco Extra supermarket, have now revealed that the Bet365 commuter commutes to work in one of her two helicopters. The betting company's chief executive and founder usually arrive at 8 a.m. or 9 a.m. on Sunday, and returns by 4 p.m. each day.

Mr Draper, who died of long-term coronavirus, was married to television presenter Kate Garraway, and was one of Britain's most prominent media couples. Sir Tony was one of the leading New Labour figures to pay tributes to Mr Draper, who served with Blairite Lord Mandelson and established the Progress group with Liam Byrne, who went on to become an MP. He called him a "tough, sometimes ruthless strategist" and a "brilliant advisor," but he also said he was a "loving, compassionate, and good natured man." Gordon Brown, another former Prime Minister, wrote on social media: "So sad that after such a long fight, Derek Draper has lost his life as a result of Covid'.' 'I will remember him as brilliant, inventive, and multitalented,' and our thoughts are with Kate, Darcey, and Billy.' Mr Draper was 'a big character,' according to Alastair Campbell, a fellow influential New Labour figure of the 1990s. Mr Draper (left); with Labour colleagues Neil Kinnock, John Prescott, and Peter Mandelson in the early 1990s (top right); with his wife during her time on I'm a Celebrity in 2019.

Jonathan Powell, the former prime minister, was told by his chief of staff, that the then-deputy prime minister had no job and that he had no job.' And he does not like the fact that other ministers are able to answer questions that he cannot answer in the House.' He warned that if Mr Prescott were to Parliament for the Cabinet Office, he would also meddle in it,' which could result in at least one aide leaving government.

Since being moved to Channel 4 six years ago, the Great British Bake Off has had the worst ratings decline since being on Channel 4 six years ago. Matty was crowned the champion after beating out opponents Josh and Dan on Tuesday night's show. However, only 4.38 million viewers tuned in to watch the moment, down from 5.1 million last year.

Neil Darbyshire of Canada flies on Crystal Serenity's first outing since her extensive refurbishment. The ship's guest capacity has been reduced to 740 passengers, which'gives the common areas, lounges, and restaurants a sense of space and lines are non-existent.' The accommodation is bright and subtle, with careful attention to detail,' He says.

As she was asked about Sir Keir Starmer's friendship with Labour Leader Angela Rayner, she said she denied him. Labour's deputy leader said Labour will bring "a team" into government if it wins the next general election. Ms Rayner also spoke of becoming deputy prime minister under Sir Keir if Labour is successful, comparing their ties to 'an arranged marriage'. Ms Rayner is expected to miss some of her shadow cabinet positions as Sir Keir conducts a post-election reshuffle of his top team, according to sources. According to other sources, Labour deputy leader Ed Miliband may have been sent to the levelling up brief as part of a multi-national portfolio. This has been likened to Lord Prescott's time as the party's last deputy Prime Minister under Sir Tony's leadership. Nevertheless, Ms Rayner's comparison of her relationship with Sir Keir, which has historically been tense, has been dismissed by the Blair/Prescott team this morning.

Instead of her job covering the Cabinet Office, the Opposition leader is said to be considering giving Ms Rayner the shadow housing and levelling-up brief. According to the Times, this move, which may happen as soon as next month, will give the party's Red Wall heartland seats in the North and Midlands to the party's goal of recovering its Red Wall heartland seats. It would also compare Mr Prescott, the deputy Labour leader and Deputy Prime Minister under Blair, to Margaret May, who served as Minister of State for Environment, Transport, and the Regions. However, it would require demoting Lisa Nandy, the former shadow foreign minister, for the second time in fewer than two years.

Comedian Harry Hill tells Kathryn Knight how Tony!- a 'rock opera' based on former UK prime-minister Tony Blair came to be, following the flop of his last musical theatre project, I Can't Sing! 'It's just a really good tale,' says Harry.' He begins at Oxford as a wide-eyed hippie with long hair, he's in a band, and he fancies himself as Mick Jagger, but then goes on to become the most influential Labour leader of all time and a war-mongering multimillionaire.' On top of that, you have Britpop, the millennium, and many other larger-than-life characters such as John Prescott, Princess Diana, and Saddam Hussein. It's really a gift.'

EXCLUSIVE: When you think of classic car buyers, your heart will likely be drawn to well-heeled millionaire types spouting seven-figure sums on rare Aston Martins and Ferraris from yesteryear's dehumidified display, kicking back and watching their stock increase in the coming months. However, there are affordable collectible petrolheads with a more modest demeanour that can be enjoyed from behind the wheel and also earn a few quid further down the line. However, determining which models are right for such investments isn't straightforward and requires some market expertise. We've asked classic car valuation consultants in Hagerty UK to analyze our data to recommend cars that will cost less than £15,000 today and are primed to be appreciating assets.

DAILY MAIL COMMENT: John Prescott, the great Jaguar-driving, croquet-playing class warrior, once referred to private education as the source of social injustice in this world. He also loathed selective schools in general and grammars, particularly because he skipped the 11-plus and sent a love letter as a child to a grammar school student, which revealed all his spelling mistakes corrected. Prescott's nostalgic spirit is back, nearly two decades later. This time, it's privately trained Sir Keir Starmer who is involved in the spiteful politics of envy.

1958: CRAIG BROWN: 1958: On the children's show Crackerjack, disgraced fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley appears. 'It's a fine way to get my message of European Unity to the young people of this world of ours,' he says. 'I have every reason to believe that my participation on this prestigious display will bring me to the forefront of the political arena.' However, life takes a sour note when roly-poly host Peter Glaze ushers him into a cage that is already occupied by a crocodile.

Poor Rishi Sunak is the product of HENRY's illiteracy. At Cop27, he's being attacked for one minute by the big boys. He's back in the Commons on Friday, securing the tracks of snail slime left by Sir Gavin Williamson's brief return to Cabinet. The atmosphere of comedown that hanged over the Prime Minister at PMQs yesterday was palpable. When Tony Blair returned from schmoozing assorted Silvios and Sergios in Europe, he was forced to leave the House to placate yet another of John Prescott's Olympic-grade political flops. L'affaire Williamson, which culminated with Sir Gavin's resignation from the Cabinet the previous evening after allegations of bullying, had generated a lot of buzz on Labour's benches.

Boris Johnson will be 'ploding his comeback,' with a glint in his eye, according to Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner, amid financial uncertainty under Liz Truss. Ms Rayner said markets were 'in free fall' after three weeks of Ms Truss' premiership, during her final address at Labour's conference. She accused Prime Minister and Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng of attempting to'plunge us into confusion in the search of their dogma.' Ms Rayner told Labour members that it was a 'great honour' to make the final address before the party's 'Red Flag' anthem's traditional singing. 'Totaling the week as John Prescott did back in the day, although I do look better dressed in a suit.' 'I want to do him proud,' she said.

Teams competing on University Challenge are encouraged to take a lucky mascot to perch on their desk in front of them. Two of the largest mascots ever displayed were a 6ft-tall Mr Blobby (Imperial College) and a lifesize rubber model of former Labour deputy leader John Prescott (Gonville and Caius), while a single amoeba (Bristol), visible only through a high-powered microscope, was the smallest.