Yet more UKIP racism.

Comments made by a UKIP MEP about a Thai constituent have been described as outrageous by the woman's husband.

South East MEP Janice Atkinson described Fa Munday, a mobile food seller in Ramsgate, Kent, as a "ting tong from somewhere".

Her comments were recorded by BBC South East Today following an interview on Friday.

Vincent Munday, a UKIP supporter, said it was outrageous, rude and offensive. Ms Atkinson has issued an apology.

'Poor judgement'

The MEP said: "I deeply regret the words I used and am incredibly sorry.

"It was poor judgement and naivety on my part rather than words spoken with any malice.

"I am devastated that I have caused hurt and apologise profusely to both Mr and Mrs Munday."

She was interviewed by the BBC on Friday and had agreed to be filmed while she met local people and UKIP members in Ramsgate.

She wore a microphone and was aware she was being recorded.

Mr and Mrs Munday are both supporters of the party and have met Ms Atkinson at UKIP rallies.

Mrs Munday said: "I'm from Thailand. I'm married to an Englishman and now I'm British.

"No-one has ever spoken about me like that before."

'Stern talking to'

Mr Munday said "ting tong" in Thai meant that a person was mad and the comment had come as "a bit of shock".

"I don't think UKIP are a racist party, but that comment certainly wasn't the brightest thing I've ever heard," he said. He said the MEP should be given a "stern
talking to".

In a statement a UKIP spokesman said:

"Janice has apologised for the words she used.

"UKIP in no way condones the use of language that may reflect prejudice or cause offence and we sincerely hope this matter can be resolved privately."

Handy Andy wrote:Pretty vile isn't  it.
What makes it worse is how two faced the ugly old Harriden is.  Nice as pie to the face of the BRITISH Thai lady,  then offensive to her colleague.
She claims to be naiive.  FFS she is a euro MEP,  she may be a lot of things bully,  racist,  loutish,  but she ain't  naiive.

Handy Andy wrote:Bump.
People seem more interested in slagging each other off rather than engaging in topical political debate.

Fuzzy Zack wrote:

Handy Andy wrote:Pretty vile isn't  it.
What makes it worse is how two faced the ugly old Harriden is.  Nice as pie to the face of the BRITISH Thai lady,  then offensive to her colleague.
She claims to be naiive.  FFS she is a euro MEP,  she may be a lot of things bully,  racist,  loutish,  but she ain't  naiive.

UKIP are riddled with racists and bigots from the very top of their hierarchy.

Farage has just been careful so far..