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.
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