Who punched a man in the 2001 election campaign?

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As we count down to May 6, Professional Pensions collates the best General Election trivia.

The answer to our question is former deputy prime minister John Prescott who lashed out after a man threw an egg at him during the 2001 election campaign. He was still elected as the MP for Hull Ea...

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