'Stunt' attack on MP.THE outspoken remarks of immigration immigration, entrance of a person (an alien) into a new country for the purpose of establishing permanent residence. Motives for immigration, like those for migration generally, are often economic, although religious or political factors may be very important. minister Phil Woolas on UK population figures landed him a custard pie in the face. A pro-migration group staged the stunt as Mr Woolas took part in an environmental debate at the University of Manchester The University of Manchester is a university located in Manchester, England. With over 40,000 students studying 500 academic programmes, more than 10,000 staff and an annual income of nearly £600 million it is the largest single-site University in the United Kingdom and receives . A woman stepped on to the stage from the crowd and scored a direct hit from close distance against the stunned stun tr.v. stunned, stun·ning, stuns 1. To daze or render senseless, by or as if by a blow. 2. To overwhelm or daze with a loud noise. 3. Labour MP for Oldham East and Saddleworth. Mr Woolas left the arena to clean himself up and later returned to the debate. The Manchester No Borders campaign group reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack. The organisation took exception to his comments that the Government would not allow the UK's population to rise as high as 70 million. CAPTION(S): VICTIM: Minister Phil Woolas |
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