British Prime Minister Theresa May, who is not known for her self-indulgence, has revealed she will be giving up chips in the run-up to Easter -- a period called Lent when many Christians fast or give up luxuries.
Lent, which begins on Wednesday, commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert preparing for his ministry. May, a vicar's daughter, is a regular church goer.
Chips, or as Britons know them, crisps, are a staple snack of the country.
"The prime minister will be giving up for Lent: crisps," her spokesman told reporters, adding that May's favourite flavour was salt and vinegar.
He was unable to say how many packets of chips the prime minister consumes in a typical day.
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