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Funeral service for late Labour deputy leader held in Hull
The coffin of Lord John Prescott arrives at Hull Minster, Kingston upon Hull, Yorkshire ahead of his funeral service, January 30, 2025
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THE Prime Minister joined two of his predecessors at the funeral service for the late Labour deputy leader John Prescott in Hull today.
Sir Keir Starmer joined Gordon Brown and Sir Tony Blair, whom Prescott served as deputy throughout his time in office, alongside other mourners at the city’s minster church.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves and London Mayor Sadiq Khan were also present.
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