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John Prescott: ‘My most unappealing habit? Always looking glum’

The life peer on buying Jaguars, being quick to anger and failing the 11-plus

Born in Prestatyn, north Wales, John Prescott, 79, left school at 15 and joined the merchant navy. He later gained a degree from the University of Hull and, in 1970, became MP for Hull East. In 1994 he was made deputy leader of the Labour party, and was deputy prime minister from 1997 to 2007. He is married with two sons and holds a life peerage. He presents the Channel 5 documentary series Made In Yorkshire.

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