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Labour party conference 2006

Prezza apology as he waves the red flag for a final time

Matthew Engel

Published: September 29 2006 09:48 | Last updated: September 29 2006 09:48

John Prescott’s traditional end-of-conference rant as deputy party leader on Thursday contained two novelties. There was an apology to the party for his personal behaviour: “I let myself down. I let you down. So, conference, I just want to say sorry.”

Then, less surprisingly, came his announcement that this rant would mark the end of an era. This time next year he, like his leader, will be gone.

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