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John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister and a prominent figure in Tony Blair's Labour government, has passed away at 86. A longtime MP for Hull, he served as deputy for a decade following Labour's 1997 election landslide. Known for his plain-speaking style, Prescott was instrumental in bridging divides within the Labour Party and shaping policies on climate change and regional inequality. He also led Britain's negotiations for the Kyoto Protocol. Prescott, who suffered a stroke in 2019 and lived with Alzheimer’s, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and music.