Politicians and the perils of projectiles
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Politicians and the perils of projectiles

Cats, shoes, eggs and milkshakes - why people throw things at politicians.

From John Prescott to Viscount Castlereagh, Nigel Farage follows a long line of politicians who have had objects thrown at them.

Dr Matt Clement, a criminologist at the University of Exeter, charts the history.

  • 22 May 2019
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