thanks Richard and others for your comments.
As Stocky states above, the ID pages are laminated and doesn't appear to be damaged like the other pages ie curled corners!!
I will not travel and will serve my 'punishment' for being stupid.
I am applying for a new passport and I have an appointment next week at VFS.
The next question, albeit I have time to find the answer, is how do I transfer my now non visible multi entry stamp and 'permission to stay' into my new passport (when i get it)?
Many Thanks