A CONSERVATIVE councillor has finally been suspended after a recording surfaced where he is alleged to have said all white men should have a black person as a slave.
Pembrokeshire councillor, Andrew Edwards, has referred himself to the Public Services Ombudsman.
The Welsh Conservatives confirmed he had also been suspended from the party, pending an investigation.
Mr Edwards is accused of saying that “all white men should have a Black man as a slave” and that Black people were of a “lower class” than white people.
The Conservative politician has not denied the allegations.
During the 16-second clip, Mr Edwards is alleged to have said: “Nothing wrong with the skin colour at all.
“I think all white men should have a black man as a slave or black woman as a slave, you know.
“There’s nothing wrong with skin colour, it’s just that they’re lower class than us white people.”
The details about where or when the recording was made remain unclear.
In his written statement, Mr Edwards said: “I am aware of such serious allegations being made against me. This is why I have self referred to the Public Services Ombudsman for an independent evaluation.
“It is now in the hands of legal experts and the Ombudsman. It would be unfair on the process for me to comment now.”
It has also been confirmed that Mr Edwards has left the party group on the council.
The Pembrokeshire council said: “We are aware of an allegation being made and have referred the matter to the ombudsman. It would be inappropriate to comment further.”
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— Samuel Rizgar (@h90659814) April 12, 2023
Not only is this racist but also slavery is a crime against humanity, and advocating for it in any form is not only illegal but also goes against basic human rights and the principles of equality and justice.
Douglas James
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