Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's, with Sir Tony Blair leading tributes to him as a "committed and loyal" public servant.Lord Prescott's family, who announced his death, said he had "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment".

Former deputy prime minister John Prescott has died aged 86 following a battle with Alzheimer's, with Sir Tony Blair leading tributes to him as a "committed and loyal" public servant.Lord Prescott's family, who announced his death, said he had "spent his life trying to improve the lives of others, fighting for social justice and protecting the environment".