Former Labour Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott passed away at the age of 86 yesterday (November 20) after a battle with Alzheimer's. In a statement, his family said: "We are deeply saddened to inform you that our beloved husband, father and grandfather, John Prescott, passed away peacefully yesterday at the age of 86. "He did so surrounded by the love of his family and the jazz music of Marian Montgomery.
"John spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment, doing so from his time as a waiter on the cruise liners to becoming Britain’s longest serving Deputy Prime Minister." Reminded of Prescott's hilarious appearance on Top Gear. Fearlessly goes up against the live audience to bat for the M4 bus lane.
pic.twitter.com/7CiCSLTcEa — max tempers (@maxtempers) November 21, 2024 An experienced politician known for his fiery temper and no-nonsense attitude, Lord Prescott frequently clashed with those on the other side of the political spectrum.
After the news of his death spread, an interview with former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson resurfaced on X, formerly known as Twitter. Back in 2011, Prescott was a guest on the Star in a Reasonably Priced Car segment of the popular BBC2 show. Prescott was booed when he made his entrance and on more than one occasion got to his feet to remonstrate with the Top Gear audience following Clarkson's provocation.
"Punching a protester and calling it “connecting with the .