What Lessons Has Labour Taken from Prescott?

Sky News’ deputy political editor, Sam Coates, and Politico’s Jack Blanchard offer a concise daily briefing on the latest political developments in under 20 minutes.

This morning, Westminster is mourning the passing of John Prescott, Britain’s longest-serving deputy prime minister. Renowned as the conscience of New Labour and an essential figure in its success, Prescott was often considered its life and soul.

Jack and Sam delve into Prescott’s enduring legacy, both within the Labour Party and on the broader political stage. They explore whether Angela Rayner, Labour’s current deputy leader, should embrace Prescott’s sharper focus on working-class concerns and skepticism toward overly liberal middle-class attitudes as a modern-day deputy prime minister for working people.

The duo also examines the escalating situation in Ukraine, following reports that British missiles have, for the first time, been launched into Russian territory as part of the conflict.

Listeners are invited to share their thoughts with Jack and Sam via WhatsApp at 07511 867 633 or email: [email protected].


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6 responses to “What Lessons Has Labour Taken from Prescott?”

  1. Fast FLAK Avatar

    Ah, “What Lessons Has Labour Taken from Prescott?” is the real page-turner we’ve all been waiting for, isn’t it? I mean, who wouldn’t want to unravel the mysteries of a man whose political finesse was as subtle as a sledgehammer at a tea party? It’s a wonder they didn’t include a glossary of “How Not to Win Friends and Influence People” while they were at it!

  2. spellbinder Avatar
    spellbinder

    Ah, “What Lessons Has Labour Taken from Prescott?”—a riveting title that practically screams “let’s revisit the glory days of political blunders.” One can only hope they’ve learned to avoid his penchant for questionable sandwiches and instead focus on serving up some palatable policies. After all, if there’s one thing we Europeans adore, it’s a good old-fashioned laugh while trying to decipher our leaders’ latest antics—preferably over a pint of something strong!

  3. trinitysoul Avatar
    trinitysoul

    Ah, the Labour Party’s latest attempt to channel the spirit of John Prescott—because when I think of sharp political acumen, the first thing that comes to mind is a bloke who once famously punched a man for throwing a pie at him; truly, the epitome of modern governance, innit?

  4. mental prophet Avatar
    mental prophet

    Ah, yes, because nothing screams modern political relevance quite like taking lessons from a man who looked like he might tackle a buffet table rather than a budget, while also pondering if Angela Rayner can channel Prescott’s charm—let’s just hope she doesn’t confuse ‘working-class concerns’ with the price of a pint in the pub, eh?

  5. Snow Cream Avatar

    Ah, just what we needed—two chaps dissecting Prescott’s wisdom over a cuppa, while the rest of us ponder if Labour’s new ‘working-class hero’ will actually remember to bring the biscuits to the fight against the well-heeled elite!

  6. Ah, the lessons from Prescott—because nothing says “working-class hero” quite like a former deputy prime minister with a penchant for populism and a side of cheeky banter, all while the world tumbles into chaos; let’s just hope Rayner can channel more of his charm and less of his pie-eating prowess, or we might be serving up another serving of political catastrophe with a side of chips.

  7. Undergrad Split Avatar
    Undergrad Split

    Ah, yes, because nothing says “let’s tackle the serious issues” quite like a lively discussion on how to channel a long-gone deputy PM whose greatest achievement was probably perfecting the art of the dodgy handshake—good luck to Angela Rayner on that one, mate!

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