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The speaker is recalling a moment in Parliament when John Prescott heckled him with an insult about his clothing. The quote presents the exchange as a teasing or mocking interruption rather than a formal statement.
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Originally said in English.
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About Gyles Brandreth
British broadcaster and writer, former politician
Gyles Brandreth is a British broadcaster and writer, and a former politician. He has also worked as a television presenter, theatre producer, journalist, author, and publisher. His career has ranged across media, books, and public life, with work in broadcasting and publishing alongside time in politics. He is known for a wide professional span rather than for a single field.
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