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“When I was an MP, John Prescott barracked me in the House of Commons, shouting: 'Woolly jumper! Woolly jumper!'” quote by Gyles Brandreth
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“When I was an MP, John Prescott barracked me in the House of Commons, shouting: 'Woolly jumper! Woolly jumper!'”

Gyles Brandreth

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview, BBC Radio 4, 1998

A former MP recounts being mocked by John Prescott with a playful insult in Parliament.

In simple terms: Prescott teased the MP with a nickname.

Key Takeaway

Don't take political taunts personally.

Themes

politics humor public life

Mood

lighthearted defensive

Type

anecdotal political

When to use this quote

  • parliamentary debate
  • media interviews
  • public speaking
  • political criticism

Key Concepts

British Parliament personal reputation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you respond when mocked publicly?
  • Can humor defuse tension?
A Different Perspective

The comment was light‑hearted, not a serious attack.

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