Anglesey Council deputy chief who mentioned ‘all Tories ought to be shot’ stands down

The deputy chief of a county council has stood down after he mentioned “all Tories should be shot” throughout a gathering.

The remark has been criticised by the Welsh Conservatives who mentioned it was “completely inexcusable”.

Independent councillor Ieuan Williams has apologised for the “crass” remarks and has referred himself to the requirements committee.

The Conservatives’ shadow minister for native authorities in Wales, Sam Rowlands, mentioned: “Councillor Williams’ comment was dreadful and completely inexcusable.

“Politicians in Britain have confronted substantial ranges of abuse, and two MPs in latest occasions have misplaced their lives.

“The left often like to virtue signal about a kinder, gentler politics, but then come out with comments like this.”

Conservative MP Sir David Amess died after he was stabbed a number of occasions at his constituency surgical procedure in 2021, whereas Labour MP Jo Cox died in 2016 after she was shot and stabbed after holding a constituency surgical procedure.

Chief government of Anglesey County Council, Dylan J Williams, mentioned the remark was “inappropriate and unacceptable”.

“As chief executive, I am not responsible for individual comments made by elected members,” he mentioned.

He confirmed Cllr Williams had referred himself to the chair of the council’s requirements committee.

“In the meantime, he has also stood down as deputy leader and education and Welsh language portfolio holder,” he added.

“Cllr Williams has accepted that his remarks were unacceptable and has apologised.”

‘Emotionally charged’

In a press release, Cllr Williams mentioned: “I apologise profusely for any offence caused by my inappropriate comment.

“The comment was made on the finish of an emotionally charged assertion, following a presentation on poverty on Anglesey.

“I am obviously not advocating shooting anyone and have apologised to all members present at the meeting.

“I’ve additionally referred myself to the Standards Committee and have stood down as deputy chief and member of the chief while any potential investigation takes place.”

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The impartial councillor for Lligwy mentioned “being able to help the most vulnerable in our society” was his motivation as councillor.

He added: “Whilst I apologise for, and withdraw, my crass remark I hope the people of Anglesey will see that the real issue here is my passion in fighting the corner of the most vulnerable in our society against a party which seems happy to forget about them.”