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Henry Bolton: Ukip leader ends relationship with girlfriend Jo Marney over Meghan Markle racist texts claims Henry Bolton: Ukip leader ends relationship with girlfriend Jo Marney over Meghan Markle racist texts claims
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Ukip leader Henry Bolton has told ITV's Good Morning Britain he has ended his relationship with Jo Marney after it was reported she made racist remarks about Meghan Markle.  Ukip leader Henry Bolton said he had ended his relationship with Jo Marney after she was reported to have made racist remarks about Meghan Markle. 
More follows... He said admitted the relationship was “obviously quite incompatible” with his position as party chief and the “romantic” side of their relationship had ended.
PA However, he said he would continue to support the family of Ms Marney, who had been left “distraught” by the revelations.
The Mail On Sunday printed texts it said had been sent by Ms Marney, including use of the word “Negro” and a message reading “This is Britain, not Africa” during a discussion about the royal engagement.
In an interview with ITV's Good Morning Britain, Mr Bolton said: "I don't defend these comments whatsoever and indeed Jo has been suspended pending an investigation under the normal rules of the party for such things and it is against the constitution for the party to be racist in any way. As of last night the romantic side of our relationship is ended."