Tory councillor Andrew Edwards suspended over racist comment allegations pending an investigation

A Tory councillor has been suspended after a recording surfaced showing to point out him say all white males ought to have a black particular person as a slave.

Andrew Edwards, who represents the occasion on Pembrokeshire County Council, launched a press release on Wednesday saying he had referred himself to the Public Services Ombudsman.

But on Thursday, the Welsh Conservatives confirmed to Sky News he had additionally been suspended from the occasion, pending an investigation.

In the recording, which has been extensively shared on-line, a person’s voice, considered that of Mr Edward’s, stated: “I think all white men should have a black man as a slave or a black woman as a slave, you know.

“It’s nothing fallacious with pores and skin color, it’s simply they seem to be a decrease class than us white individuals, you already know.”

It isn’t clear the place or when the recording was made.

In his written assertion, Mr Edwards stated: “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 within the arms of authorized consultants and the Ombudsman. It could be unfair on the method for me to remark now.”