Andrew Edwards, a county councilman, is also accused of calling black people “lower class” than white people. Party leaders are looking into a Tory lawmaker who is accused of suggesting that “all white men should have a black man as a slave.”
The accusations surfaced after Mr. Edwards’ voice was recognized in an audio tape that surfaced online. The Pembrokeshire County councilor, who also serves as a magistrate, said he had left the Tory party and reported himself to the ombudsman.
Tory politician is investigated by party bosses
The independent hairdresser Mr. Edwards had not yet received a suspension, according to the Conservative Party, which acknowledged that it was looking into the claims. There is absolutely nothing wrong with the skin tone, the person on the audio claims.
I believe that every white guy should own a black man or a black woman as a slave, you know.Nothing is wrong with their skin tone; they are simply less wealthy than we white folks.
When and when the 16-second footage was taken are unknown. The Haverfordwest Prendergast ward’s representative, Mr. Edwards, said: “I am aware of such severe charges being made against me.
This is the reason I have submitted a self-referral to the Public Services Ombudsman for a neutral assessment.The ombudsman and legal specialists will now handle it. “It would be unfair for me to comment on the process.”
The ombudsman’s office acknowledged that Mr. Edwards’ self-referral had been received. ‘We are aware of a complaint being made and have reported the matter to the ombudsman,’ said a Pembrokeshire Council spokeswoman. More commentary would be improper.
Di Clements, the head of the council’s Conservative group, stated that Mr. Edwards quit the party group on the council on Tuesday but would reserve any comment until the ombudsman’s findings was out. These are quite significant claims, she added. Cllr. Edwards will leave the group while the subject is being investigated, as has been mutually agreed.
“The views contained in this recording are disgusting,” the Labour group declared. Racism has no place in our society, let alone in the opinions presented by an elected official on the Pembrokeshire County Council, a spokeswoman further stated.
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