Update 8.05pm: Ukip leader Henry Bolton is facing calls to resign as his girlfriend was suspended from the party for allegedly making racist remarks about Meghan Markle. Asked by the Press Association whether Mr Bolton should resign former Ukip leader Nigel Farage declined to comment. Former leadership candidate Suzanne Evans told BBC News: "It's just another scandal on top of scandal after scandal with Mr Bolton. Earlier: Girlfriend of Ukip leader suspended after 'racist' Meghan Markle remarksThe girlfriend of Ukip leader Henry Bolton has been suspended from the party after reportedly making racist remarks about Meghan Markle. Mr Bolton was elected Ukip leader last September.

Source: Evening echo January 14, 2018 20:03 UTC