Then Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott scuffles with a protester after being hit by an egg in Rhyl, north Wales. Credit: David Kendall/PA Wire
After Nigel Farage was egged during a visit to Nottingham, a brief look at previous eggings in recent political history.
John Major: 6 April 1992
In 1992, Conservative leader John Major was attacked with an egg while campaigning in Hedge End.
John Prescott: 5 May 2003
Ruth Kelly: 6 February 2006
Former education secretary Ruth Kelly is hit by an egg outside Salford Magistrates Court. Credit: Martin Rickett/PA Wire
Nick Griffin: 9 June 2009
BNP leader Nick Griffin is rushed to his car after being egged in Westminster. Credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire
David Cameron: 21 October 2010
Egg is seen on David Cameron's back after he was egged during a pre-election visit to Cornwall College Saltash. Credit: Johnny Green/PA Archive
George Galloway 30 March 2012
A supporter wipes egg from George Galloway's face after the Respect MP's by-election win in Bradford West. Credit: Dave Thompson/PA Wire
Ed Miliband: 4 May 2012
While being interviewed by ITV Meridian's political correspondent Phil Hornby in Southampton, someone decided to crack an egg on the shoulder of Labour leader Ed Miliband.
Ed Miliband: 14 August 2013
Ed Miliband smiles after an egg is hurled at him in Walworth, south London. Credit: Lewis Whyld/PA Wire
Nigel Farage: 1 May 2014
UKIP leader Nigel Farage is hit by an egg as he gets out of his car in Nottingham city centre Credit: Joe Giddens/PA Wire
