It’s safe to say that our new man in Washington divides opinion — almost as much as the president to whom he’ll be paying court. It’s a nakedly political appointment by Sir Keir Starmer, who is taking ...

Peter Mandelson, right, with John Prescott ... While a scion of Labour royalty (his grandfather was the senior post-war minister Herbert Morrison), Mandelson became a lightning rod for criticism ...

"I worked with Peter in various capacities ... While a scion of Labour royalty (his grandfather was the senior post-war minister Herbert Morrison), Mandelson became a lightning rod for criticism ...

Once famed for the forthright political style he brought to New Labour, Mr Prescott spent the final few months of his life ...

Today, hundreds will gather to honour the life and distinguished political legacy of John Prescott at his funeral service.

Does the disgraced Prince Andrew, virtually entombed in Royal Lodge, feel aggrieved his late mother changed the tenancy rules before he moved in?

Sir Keir Starmer, previous PM Gordon Brown and several government ministers were among those at the service at Hull Minister.