'Bongo' MEP 'regrets offence'
The UK Independence Party Euro MP who said Britain should not send aid to "bongo bongo land" said he sincerely regrets "any genuine offence which might have been caused".
Nigel Farage pleased with Ukip MEP apology
Ukip leader Nigel Farage has said he is pleased MEP Godfrey Bloom has apologised for the use of the term "bongo bongo land".
Godfey Bloom earlier expressed regret over the use of the remark, saying he "sincerely regrets any genuine offence caused".
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