John Prescott incidents that have caused widespread media interest. During the 2001 election campaign, Prescott was campaigning in Rhyl, Denbighshire when farmer Craig Evans threw an egg at him, which struck him in the neck. Prescott, a former amateur boxer, responded immediately with a straight left to the jaw. The incident, overshadowing the launch of the Labour Party manifesto on that day, was captured by numerous television crews. Tony Blair responded succinctly, stating, "John is John". A National Opinion Polls (NOP) survey found that the incident appeared to do no public harm to Prescott, and may even have benefited his standing amongst
Griffith Evans (politician) election. In parliament he opposed several moves to place age limits on public servant positions and was noted for occasionally voting against his party's position. Evans retained the seat at the 1941 state election but died suddenly in office two years later. He did not hold party, parliamentary or ministerial office. Griffith Evans (politician) Griffith Parry Evans (22 March 1869 – 16 August 1943) was an Australian politician and a member of the New South Wales Legislative Assembly from 1941 until his death. He was a member of the Country Party. Evans was born in Wagga Wagga, the son of