Hilary Benn – 2024 Tribute to John Prescott

The tribute made by Hilary Benn, the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on 21 November 2024.

John Prescott was a political giant who made a unique contribution to the Labour and trade union movement he loved so deeply. Authentic, funny, tough, highly skilled and, at times, unpredictable, he often used the phrase “traditional Labour values in a modern setting”. In doing so, he would reassure and inspire Party members with whom he had a great bond. He will be much missed. All our thoughts are with Pauline and his family on this very sad day.