Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott who has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke, his family has said in a statement. Press Association Photo
FORMER deputy prime minister Lord Prescott has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke.
Lord Prescott, 81, was taken to hospital in Hull on Friday, his family said in a statement.
"We would like to praise the swift actions of the ambulance staff and the doctors and nurses at Hull Royal Infirmary's A&E and stroke unit," the statement said.
"They have been remarkable and we cannot thank them enough.
"He is receiving excellent care from the NHS but we would respectfully request at this time that John and our family are given the privacy we need so that he can have the time and space to make a full recovery."
Anna Turley, MP for Redcar, said: "Sad to hear this - wishing John well."
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