Ian Paisley on his ejection from European Parliament

Title

Ian Paisley on his ejection from European Parliament

Genre

News report; Parliamentary debate

TX Date

11 Oct 1988

Year of production

1988

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Duration

00:02:27

Description

The Reverend Ian Paisley MP has been ejected from the European Parliament for his outburst against Pope John Paul II. Clip includes the President of the European Parliament, Lord Plumb, warning Paisley before ordering his ejection, which is met with applause. Speaking to journalists after being ejected, an unrepentant Paisley compares himself with Archbishop Cranmer and says he is pleased to have voiced his objection. John Fraser reports.

Contributors

Ian Paisley; John Fraser; Henry Plumb

Keywords

Popes; Pope John Paul II; EEC; Demonstrations; European Parliament; Common markets; Ian Paisley; Behaviour; MEPs; Thomas Cranmer

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