Village pub embroiled in race row over sign showing black boy being scrubbed in bath by white couple

"We are too upset about offending people these days, even if it means sacrificing our pub heritage. Everybody is outraged. There is not one person who uses this pub that thinks the name or the sign is racist.

"It should stay as it is because the pub is an integral part of the village's history."

Local John Rogers, 80, said he fears the pub and village will lose its identity and its heritage if the name is changed.

He added: "It has been called the Labour In Vain for more than 100 years. They only want to change the name to attract interest and deceive people into thinking it's a new pub.

"I hope the people in the village boycott a new name, I really do."

Brewery Enterprise Inns said it was looking to change the name once it reopens following a refurbishment.

It is understood that Enterprise wants to rename the pub the Yarnfield Arms, although no decision has been made.

Diane Lander, who runs Yarnfield Post Office, has set up a petition that has already attracted around 300 signatures.

The 47-year-old said: "There is strong opposition against it. It has been the Labour In Vain for 166 years."

Labour in Vain have had their sign replaced by a more politically correct one (Newsteam)

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Village pub embroiled in race row over sign showing black boy being scrubbed in bath by white couple