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Prescott, John

Labour MP Calls for John Prescott's Resignation Amid Scandal

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Labour MP Chris McCafferty has demanded Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott's resignation following his affair with his secretary Tracey Temple. Prescott is currently in charge of running the country this week, as Prime Minister Tony Blair is away on holiday. McCafferty argues that Prescott's actions have lost him the trust of Labour voters, particularly women, and that his resignation is necessary for the party to re-engage with them.

Key Takeaways:

  • Labour MP Chris McCafferty has called for the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott due to his affair with his secretary Tracey Temple.
  • Prescott is in charge of running the country this week while Prime Minister Tony Blair is on holiday.
  • McCafferty believes Prescott's actions have lost him the trust of Labour voters, particularly women, and that his resignation is necessary for the party to re-engage with them.
  • Labour MP Stephen Pound suggests Prescott's "sell-by date" is rapidly approaching and that he doesn't have much time left in his position.
  • Prescott has retained his Cabinet seat, ministerial salary of £133,000, and two state-funded homes despite losing his Cabinet post.
  • Liberal Democrat deputy leader Vince Cable has expressed criticism of Prescott receiving large sums of money for doing little or nothing.
  • International Development Secretary Hilary Benn and London Mayor Ken Livingstone have expressed support for Prescott, but Downing Street has maintained that he retains the Prime Minister's full confidence.

Statistics:

  • Prescott's ministerial salary is £133,000 per year.
  • Prescott is receiving two state-funded homes despite losing his Cabinet post.
  • Labour MP Chris McCafferty and Stephen Pound are among those calling for Prescott's resignation.
  • 130 grand is the amount Prescott is receiving per year for doing little or nothing, according to Stephen Pound.

Sources:

  • BBC News Online (no date mentioned)

BBC News Online: Labour MPs call for Prescott's resignation

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