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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Holly Evans

Ex-Tory councillor banned after saying white men should have black slaves

Former Tory councillor Andrew Edwards has been banned from serving on any authority for four years - (Pembrokeshire County Council)

A former councillor who sent a racist message saying white men should have black slaves has been disqualified from serving on any authority for four years.

Andrew Edwards, who had served as Tory member of Pembrokeshire County Council representing the Prendergast ward, stepped down in December 2024 and has now been found to have breached the code of conduct.

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