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UKIP leader in hot seat over girlfriend’s racist remark about Meghan

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London, Jan 15 (IANS) The leader of British right-wing political party UKIP, Henry Bolton, is being urged by senior figures from his party to choose between his leadership or girlfriend after the latter was reported to have made racist remarks about Meghan Markle, who is soon to marry Prince Harry.

Model Jo Marney, 25, is the girlfriend of Bolton, who was in last September elected leader of the Eurosceptic and right-wing populist political party, United Kingdom Independence Party (UKIP), Xinhua news agency reported on Monday.

According to British conservative newspaper Daily Mail, Marney had sent a series of messages to a friend, in which she made offensive comments about Markle and black people, saying Markle will “taint” the Royal Family with “her seed” and pave the way for a “black king”.

Marney later issued a statement to the newspaper and said she apologised “unreservedly” for the “shocking language” used in the messages.

UKIP Chairman Paul Oakden, 54, said he decided to suspend Marney’s party membership immediately upon learning about the messages.

Oakden told the Mail on Sunday that “UKIP does not, has not and never will condone racism”.

Peter Whittle, leader of the UKIP delegation in the London Assembly, called for Marney to be “expelled altogether” for the “disgraceful remarks”.

Meanwhile, British media reported that former UKIP leadership candidate Ben Walker called for Bolton to resign, accusing him of having deeply flawed judgement.

Bill Etheridge, who sits in the European Parliament as a UKIP MEP, also called for Bolton’s resignation on Twitter.

Prince Harry and Markle are to marry in May, after which Markle will officially become a princess and a working member of the British Royal Family. Their engagement has been fully supported by Queen Elizabeth, Prince Harry’s grandmother.

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These three drinks can be a blessing for your gas and acidity problems

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ily foods, spicy dishes, fried fares… Done it all and regretting it? If you’re suffering from acid reflux, you probably know what to eat and what to avoid. But is there anything to relieve you from such digestive issues? Well, there are certain drinks for acidity to improve your digestive health, if you consume them regularly.

Ready to find out? Let’s go!

In an Instagram video, nutritionist and health coach Neha Ranglani has suggested that to calm your acid reflux, you need to help your food get digested well. This can be done by improving your stomach acid production and healing your stomach cells. And these drinks that she has suggested, can help with just that, allowing you to digest your food well without the burn.

Here are 6 drinks for acidity:

1. Cucumber juice

Cucumber is a favourite salad ingredient in summer because of its cooling properties. Consuming cucumber juice can be really beneficial for relievingacid reflux because it is highly nutritious as it provides your body with both fibre and water which is needed for better digestion and has a low calorie volume. What’s more? It can also keep you full and help you avoid reaching out to junk foods!

2. Lemon water

Lemon can do you a world of good! Being rich in vitamin C and B and minerals such as phosphorus, calcium, and magnesium—drinking lemon water regularly will not only help you burn fat but will resolve your digestive issues such as acidity. Moreover, lemon water contains laxative properties that can help improve your bowel movements and clear toxins from the body, keeping you hydrated.

3. Ginger water

Ginger aka adrak, is a very well known ingredient that has been used for ages to help relieve acidity and gas. Also, if you are facing digestive issues due to overeating or undigested food, consuming ginger water can help in emptying your stomach. You can also consume it by adding it to soups, subzi or curry, and even tea. Remember that you’re not allowed to consume ginger in excess amounts.

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