Lord Prescott accuses press of giving him a disproportionate 'kicking' over crime commissioner elections
The IndependentSign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lord Prescott has accused the press of giving him a worse “kicking” than any other candidate in the police and crime commissioner elections. Lord Prescott, who has been a long-standing and vocal critic of the press, said "the beauty" of being a member of the unelected House of Lords was that he would be able to remain active in politics. Lord Prescott's defeat was something of a surprise given his 40-year career as Labour MP for Hull East and his high profile in the media and on Twitter.
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Lord Prescott accuses press of giving him a disproportionate 'kicking' over crime commissioner elections
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