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The former deputy prime minister John Prescott has been caught giving a two-fingered salute to SNP activists.The former deputy prime minister John Prescott has been caught giving a two-fingered salute to SNP activists.
SNP members had gathered at Glasgow's Central station to wave off the victor of the Glasgow East by-election, John Mason, as he set off to start his job.SNP members had gathered at Glasgow's Central station to wave off the victor of the Glasgow East by-election, John Mason, as he set off to start his job.
Mr Prescott, who has become known for his colourful approach to politics, stepped down from government in May.Mr Prescott, who has become known for his colourful approach to politics, stepped down from government in May.
In July, Mr Mason overturned a Labour majority of 13,507 to win his seat by 365 votes with a swing of 22.54%.In July, Mr Mason overturned a Labour majority of 13,507 to win his seat by 365 votes with a swing of 22.54%.
An SNP spokesperson said: "Maybe Mr Prescott was upset at the news that Peter Mandelson has been brought back to help Gordon Brown's ailing government whilst having to witness the results of how popular and successful the SNP Government has become in Scotland."
Mr Prescott has said he will stand down as an MP for Hull at the next election.Mr Prescott has said he will stand down as an MP for Hull at the next election.
He hit the headlines in the 2001 General Election campaign when he scuffled with a man who threw an egg at him.He hit the headlines in the 2001 General Election campaign when he scuffled with a man who threw an egg at him.