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John Prescott Biography
John Prescott was Britain’s longest serving Deputy Prime Minister, and a key player in the Blair Government. He is a national personality and a fantastic After Dinner and Keynote Speaker where an insight into politics, leadership or the environment is required.
The Kyoto Agreement and Sustainability
Arguably John Prescott’s most significant achievement was to lead negotiations at Kyoto, resulting in the first international treaty on climate change. He is also recognised for his keen interest in regeneration, particularly in the housing sector. Having now left office, he continues to advise the Chinese on their plans to build a thousand new 'sustainable' cities.
John Prescott's rise in Politics
Starting out as a Cunard ship's steward and union official, John rose to power via a degree in economics and a spell in the European Parliament. Throughout the period of modernisation, he maintained his core beliefs and his popularity with the party’s grassroots.
Leadership
John Prescott has considerable insight into the leadership role. As well as his work with Al Gore on the international stage, he is widely credited for the way he managed the sometimes strained relationships around the Cabinet table.
The Other Side of John Prescott
Of course John is also known for a number of controversial episodes - not least punching the farmer who threw an egg at him during the 2001 election.
Speaking Topics
- Policy making: housing, regeneration and the environment
- The leadership team
- Behind the scenes of government
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John Prescott News
A selection of relevant news related to John Prescott, After Dinner Speakers and Keynote Speakers, Political Speakers stories. For more information on John Prescott or details as to how to book John Prescott for your corporate event, please contact one of the Speakers Corner booking agents on +44 (0)20 7607 7070 or email info@speakerscorner.co.uk
John Prescott heads all star line up at the Borders Book Festival
16th June 2010
The Borders Book Festival kicks off tomorrow in the stunning setting of Harmony Gardens in Melrose. The festival has grown in to a national UK event over 4 days in June. This year the organisers have once again bagged themselves an impressive speaker line up including, John Prescott, Kate Adie, Gervase Phinn, John Simpson, Victoria Wood and Rory Bremner.
Ex-US president leads Hay line-up
2nd May 2008
Ex-US President Jimmy Carter leads the line-up of guests for the Hay Festival, which also includes comedian Ken Dodd, Jamie Oliver, Stuart Rose and Hollywood actor Kathleen Turner.
G8 Leaders Join Forces to Discuss Syria
19th June 2013
This year’s G8 Summit took place in Northern Ireland, eight of the world’s leaders joined forces to discuss the Syrian civil war.
Ted Global 2013 Takes Place in Edinburgh
11th June 2013
This year’s Ted Global conference is taking place in Edinburgh at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Some of the world’s most accomplished speakers will take to the stage to talk about the political, economic and environmental issues that we face in today’s society.
Katie Derham on Living with an Entrepreneur
6th June 2013
TV Presenter and awards host Katie Derham wrote recently about the realities of being married to an entrepreneur after reading ‘Start Up Life: Surviving and thriving in a relationship with an entrepreneur’ written by married couple, Brad Feld and Amy Batchelor.
Stoke Newington Literary Festival Begins
3rd June 2013
The Stoke Newington Literary Festival is back in June for its fourth year running, today’s brightest thinkers will come together to share insights, stories, debates and opinions with audiences.
Chris Anderson Advises on Killer Presentations
30th May 2013
TED Curator and keynote speaker, Chris Anderson, has given his advice and knowledge on how to give a killer presentation.
Self-Help Books; A Billion Dollar Industry
30th April 2013
Self-help books are increasingly popular among the British public than ever before and an increased number of us are turning to self help books in the hope that they will solve lives problems.
Jo Johnson Appointed Policy Role
29th April 2013
MP and Keynote speaker, Jo Johnson has been appointed as the head of David Cameron’s new policy unit.
Noreena Hertz Finishes New Book
4th April 2013
Keynote speaker and leading futurist, Noreena Hertz has finished her most recent book, which will be published in the US and the UK in September 2013.
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