A deputy leader of a Welsh council has stepped down after saying that "all Tories should be shot". Councillor on Ynys Mon Ieuan Williams who represents Lligwy as an independent made the comment during an internal council meeting on the morning of Monday, June 12.
Conservative MP for the Isle of Anglesey Virginia Crosbie, who wears a stab vest to constituency surgeries because of concerns for her safety said that it was an "appalling comment". The comments came almost exactly seven years since Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered.
Speaking to WalesOnline Mr Williams said he had referred himself to the Standards Committee. He said: "I apologise profusely for any offence caused by my inappropriate comment. The remark was made at the end of an emotionally charged statement, 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 have also referred myself to the Standards Committee and have stood down as deputy leader and member of the executive whilst any potential investigation takes place."
