text: They have long claimed to be the only genuine political party – fighting the manipulated PR of the main Westminster parties. But Ukip’s reputation for telling it straight was left in tatters this morning after the party’s deputy leader was caught posing for a photograph to make him look more educated – in front of a photoshopped library clutching a picture book. Mr Nuttall, Ukip’s education spokesman, appeared in the party’s manifesto in thick-rimmed glasses holding a book called ‘British Rebels and Reformers’. The vintage hardback is listed on Amazon as a 48-page illustrated history book from 1942. Scroll down for video . Paul Nuttall, Ukip’s education spokesman, appeared in the party’s manifesto in thick-rimmed glasses holding a book called ‘British Rebels and Reformers’ - a vintage hard-back picture book . Mr Nuttall stands in front of shelves stacked full of books – many of which, on closer inspection, are the same and have been photoshopped to make the library look bigger. After being ridiculed on Twitter, the MEP joked that the photoshop allegations were not true: ‘I just have two copies of every book.’ The bizarre row capped a day of confusion for Ukip after the party's immigration spokesman appeared to contradict her own border policies. Suzanne Evans appeared to contradict a flagship policy on banning non-skilled workers after telling the manifesto launch that the party did not want to 'pull up the drawbridge' but only 'control who walks over it'. Mr Farage hoped to get Ukip's election campaign back on track, promising help for first-time buyers, military veterans, small businesses and hospital patients. The books behind Mr Nuttall were clearly photoshopped, appearing in mirror image next to each other . The Ukip deputy leader later took to Twitter to joke about the allegations, insisting he just had 'two copies of every book' But the attempt to present a more professional image risks being over-shadowed by falling poll ratings, rivals openly vying for the Ukip leadership and chaos over the party's flagship immigration policy. In remarks which risk angering supporters opposed to immigration, Mrs Evans said: 'Ukip is not anti-immigration. Immigrants are not the problem. It's our current immigration system that is the problem. Nigel Farage unveiled Ukip's manifesto in Thurrock, Essex, this morning . 'We will not pull up the drawbridge, we will simply start to control who walks over it.' Today it emerged Ukip has abandoned hopes of winning dozens of seats at the General Election and is now targeting just ten. The party reduced the number of constituencies where it is concentrating resources as it loses ground in the polls. A party strategist said 'something extraordinary' would now need to happen for it to win in places outside its target list. In a speech in Essex, Mr Farage claimed Ukip could hold the balance of power after May 7. He said: 'We are the only party with the self-confidence and belief in this nation that we actually believe that not only could we, but that we should, govern our own country, make our own laws and negotiate our own international trade deals. 'We are the only party standing in this General Election saying we want a trade deal with Europe, we want to be good neighbours with our European friends, but we desperately seek a referendum so that we can set this country free from political union. 'There is no third way. There is no renegotiation of any value that is to be had in Brussels. Our position is perfectly clear - We want our country back.' He set out key polices he would demand as a price for supporting a Tory government. They include: . An in/out referendum on Britain's EU membership 'as soon as possible' An Australian-style points-based immigration system . More than 2 per cent of GDP to be spent on the armed forces . Guaranteed jobs in the police, prison, or border force for anyone leaving the forces after 12 years . Ukip leader Nigel Farage passes UKIP deputy chairwoman Suzanne Evans during the launch of the party's election manifesto this morning . Mr Farage set out key polices he would demand as a price for supporting a Tory government including an in/out referendum on Britain's EU membership 'as soon as possible' Waive stamp duty on new homes worth up to £250,000 built on brownfield sites . No income tax on the minimum wage up to £13,000, a new 30p tax band on earnings between £45,300 and £55,000, with the 40p tax band kicking inn at £55,000 . However in the latest sign of policy chaos, the manifesto includes a pledge to limit net migration to 50,000. Mr Farage has previously warned caps and targets are 'ludicrous' and over-ruled his immigration spokesman Steven Woolfe who said the party would put a figure on the number allowed into the UK. Meanwhile Suzanne Evans, the party's deputy chairman, appeared to ditch a key policy on banning unskilled migrants in the space of just 60 seconds.
target: Ukip have claimed to be the only party fighting Westminster political PR .
  But the deputy leader Paul Nuttall posed for a photoshopped picture .
  Mr Nuttall was pictured clutching a vintage picture book from 1942 .
  Rows of books are behind him - photoshopped to look like there are more .