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Political figures arrive for John Prescott’s funeral

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Political figures arrive for John Prescott’s funeral

Political figures arrive for John Prescott’s funeral

Guests arriving for the funeral of former Deputy Prime Minister Lord John Prescott.

Arrivals include: Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Angela Rayner, John Healey, Rachel Reeves, Sir Keir Starmer, Gordon Brown, Sir Sadiq Khan, David Lammy, Yvette Cooper and Ed Balls, and Tony Blair.

Arrivals followed by the coffin being carried into the church.

Report by Faragt.

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