11/06/2007

Deputy Prime Minister leaves hospital

The Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has left hospital following treatment for pneumonia.

Mr Prescott, 69, was admitted to University College Hospital in London after falling ill on a train journey from Hull.

He is now expected to send time at his London apartment to recover.

It is not clear when Mr Prescott intends to return to work, but he is due to stand down as Deputy Prime Minister on June 27.

(SP/JM)

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