John Prescott

Prescott admitted to hospital

Updated 09.33 Sun Jun 03 2007

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott has been admitted to hospital where he is undergoing tests.

Mr Prescott, who celebrated his 69th birthday on Thursday, is not thought to be in serious danger.

No further details of the health scare were immediately available, but sources close to Mr Prescott suggested that it was thought he had picked up a bug or infection

No further details of the health scare were immediately available, but sources close to Mr Prescott suggested that it was thought he had picked up a bug or infection.

A spokesman for his Office said: "He has been admitted to hospital and is undergoing tests."

The latest health scare comes after he was treated for a kidney stone after being taken to hospital on Christmas Day.

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