Lord Plumb on Paisley’s Pope attack

Title

Lord Plumb on Paisley’s Pope attack

Genre

Interview

TX Date

11 Oct 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:08

Description

The Reverend Ian Paisley MP has been ejected from the European Parliament for demonstrating against Pope John Paul II during a speech. Paisley, who referred to the Pope as the Antichrist, claims to have been punched and attacked by other Members of Parliament whilst being ejected. President of the European Parliament, Lord Plumb describes the incident to John Fraser.

Contributors

John Fraser; Henry Plumb

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; Demonstrations; European Parliament; Ian Paisley; Behaviour; MEPs

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