When the dissolution honours list that included his name was announced on 28 May he blogged: "I welcome the opportunity to continue to campaign in parliament for jobs, social justice and the environment as well as to hold this Con-Lib government to account. Prescott was supported by Lord Dixon and Lord Grocott, his sponsoring peers, as he was sworn into the Lords.
Wearing the traditional ermine-trimmed red robe, the former MP swore an oath of allegiance and signed the test roll, in the peerage ceremony that dates back to Lord Prescott exited the house to de-robe, and is not expected to make his maiden speech today. He can now take his seat at any time. Prescott stood down from the House of Commons at the last general election, but continues to campaign on issues such as climate change and unemployment.
Former deputy PM John Prescott suffers stroke. The John Prescott story. Image source, Getty Images. The former deputy prime minister at the COP26 climate conference. Image source, EPA. The Hornsea wind farm is located off the Yorkshire coast. Related Topics. Published 24 June Published 16 November How old is Lord Prescott? Prescott married in ; he and his wife have two sons. Swipe to read more. John Prescott has always been an enthusiastic political campaigner.
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