SCUFFLES broke out last night as pro-hunt protesters tried to storm a Welsh meeting attended by three Cabinet ministers. Chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster Alan Milburn, Commons leader Peter Hain and Northern Ireland secretary Paul Murphy were all at the fundraising event in Cardiff. Up to 200 protesters gathered outside and some tried to get in. At least two men were arrested. Part of Cardiff's Newport Road was closed off. Protester Adrian Simpson, of Carmarthen, said: "This is about sending a message to the Labour party. They have no idea. It is a ban based on bigotry and prejudice. "This is the first salvo in a battle leading up to the election." Mr Simpson said he worked for the Countryside Alliance, but said that organisation had not organised the protest, claiming it was "spontaneous". Another protester, Brian Hughes, a farrier, of Gilfach Goch, Rhondda, said: "At the moment, we are peacefully protesting, but we will go to any Labour party event. If need be, we will break the law." At least one protester was injured as police horses were used to quell the demonstration. Mr Hain said: "I condemn the violence and thuggery and these appalling attacks on our police. "The hunting community has got to sort these villains out because they are completely discrediting their cause." | 
