News Exercise 288

1 What did he say was his motivation in throwing the milkshake?
He said that it had been intended to be a political protest, and that it had been a moment of madness – which meant that it hadn’t been premeditated.
2 What did Farage say to his staff member just after the incident, to which he received the reply “Sorry”?
He said, “Complete failure. Could have spotted that a mile off.” This meant that the member of staff should have seen that this was going to happen.
3 What do the judge say was his real motivation, and why?
He/She said that it had been an act of stupidity motivated by a warped desire for notoriety. There was a Facebook post moments before the incident, which showed premeditation.
4 What will be his punishment?
He now has a criminal record, he has to do 150 hours of unpaid work (community service), he has to pay Farage for damage to his suit and a microphone.
5 What has happened to him as a result of this?

Answers:
1 What did he say was his motivation in throwing the milkshake?
He said that it had been intended to be a political protest, and that it had been a moment of madness – which meant that it hadn’t been premeditated.
2 What did Farage say to his staff member just after the incident, to which he received the reply “Sorry”?
He said, “Complete failure. Could have spotted that a mile off.” This meant that the member of staff should have seen that this was going to happen.
3 What do the judge say was his real motivation, and why?
He/She said that it had been an act of stupidity motivated by a warped desire for notoriety. There was a Facebook post moments before the incident, which showed premeditation.
4 What will be his punishment?
He now has a criminal record, he has to do 150 hours of unpaid work (community service), he has to pay Farage for damage to his suit and a microphone.
5 What has happened to him as a result of this?
He has lost his job.