Why the death of the former deputy prime minister matters more to Labour now than they realise One of the key figures of the New Labour government John Prescott, died this morning aged 86. Kamal and Tim Stanley reflect on their encounters with the former Deputy Prime Minister, and why Keir Starmer's government could do with a 'Prescott' figure that can connect with parts of the Labour party and the wider electorate others can't. Plus, former Conservative Party leader Iain Duncan Smith is in the studio after he grilled Keir Starmer on his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He criticises the government for its 'appeasement' of Beijing and warns that a defeated Ukraine would 'embolden' China. Producers: Georgia Coan and Lilian Fawcett Senior Producer: John Cadigan Executive Producer: Louisa Wells Video Editor: Luke Goodsall Studio Operator: Meghan Searle Social Media Producer: Niamh Walsh Original music by Goss Studio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.