UK & World Former deputy PM John Prescott taken to hospital after suffering stroke By Stephen Eighteen June 24 2019, 11:36am June 24 2019, 11:36am Share Former deputy PM John Prescott taken to hospital after suffering stroke Share via Facebook Twitter Linkedin Whatsapp Messenger Email Post link https://www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/news/uk-world/920952/former-deputy-pm-john-prescott-taken-to-hospital-after-suffering-stroke/ Copy Link John Prescott Former deputy prime minister Lord Prescott has been admitted to hospital after suffering a stroke, his family has said in a statement. A statement posted on his Twitter account said he was taken to Hull Royal Infirmary last Friday. A statement from the family of John Prescott. pic.twitter.com/0wgCNYn0ZV — John Prescott (@johnprescott) June 24, 2019 It praised the “swift actions” of staff at Hull Royal Infirmary’s A&E and stroke unit. The statement added: “They have been remarkable and we cannot thank them enough. He is receiving excellent care from the NHS.”