Prescott hails brass for pit village
Former Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott meets musicians from Grimethorpe Colliery Band yesterday at an event to celebrate the village's multi-million pound regeneration.
Mr Prescott oversaw the National Coalfields Programme, which led to public and private investment of 146m to provide new homes and jobs in the community.
The 71-year-old was invited yesterday by the Homes and Communities Agency.
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Hide AdMr Prescott said he felt “great personal pride” at the changes in Grimethorpe and recalled how the film Brassed Off prompted him to take action in 1997. He said: “I remember feeling angry about what was being shown. Then I realised that I was now the Minister responsible and realised we had to get stuck in.” Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe