Mine's a G&T!
- 3 Feb 07, 09:06 AM
"Mine's a G&T" has long been the derisive and patronising shout from the Tory benches whenever John Prescott stands up. He was, as is well known, a steward before he became our deputy prime minister. In a delightful Radio Four documentary - '' - JP recalls the cruise fifty years ago on which he served Sir Anthony Eden. Eden was fleeing his troubles after an unpopular war (I know what you're thinking...).
Prescott talks with fondness of his days afloat and "a real Tory gent", and there are insights into the class system and politics. My favourite moment is the media "doorstep" with Eden when he's asked by one of my predecessors whether he'd care to reflect on his recent troubles. These days we shout "yer goin t' resign?".
Not sure we can claim things have improved.
You can listen to the programme here or it's repeated on Sunday morning.
