John Bickley apologises for 'any offence caused' by similarities to slogan used in 1964's infamous Smethwick byelection Ukip's immigration spokesman has apologised for retweeting a cartoon with the slogan "if you want a jihadi for a neighbour, vote Labour", saying he had not realised its connection to the racist slogan used in the 1964 Smethwick byelection. Related: Britain's most racist election: the story of Smethwick, 50 years on
John Bickley apologises for 'any offence caused' by similarities to slogan used in 1964's infamous Smethwick byelection Ukip's immigration spokesman has apologised for retweeting a cartoon with the slogan "if you want a jihadi for a neighbour, vote Labour", saying he had not realised its connection to the racist slogan used in the 1964 Smethwick byelection. Related: Britain's most racist election: the story of Smethwick, 50 years on
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