(LEAKED AUDIO): “All white men should have a Black slave. They are lower class than us,” UK County Councilor Andrew Edwards Allegedly says

The alleged racist comments made by Andrew Edwards, a Conservative UK politician, have sparked an investigation. It is claimed that he made the statement “all white men should have a Black slave” and also denigrated Black people by suggesting they are of a lower social class than white people.

Edwards, who is both a County councillor and magistrate in Pembrokeshire, Wales, is facing scrutiny over the offensive remarks. The seriousness of the allegations underscores the need for swift and thorough investigations into any and all forms of discrimination in public life.

In the audio recording, a man can be heard saying: “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.”

He added: “There’s nothing wrong with skin colour, it’s just that they’re lower class than us white people.”

There has not been clearance as to when or where the clip was recorded.

Mr Edwards, who represents the Haverfordwest Prendergast ward, 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.”

The Conservative group on Pembrokeshire County Council confirmed it was investigating the allegations but Mr Edwards, who is also a school governor, has not been suspended.

A Pembrokeshire council spokesperson said: “We are aware of an allegation being made and have referred the matter to the ombudsman.

“It would be inappropriate to comment further.”

Di Clements, leader of the Conservative group on the council, has stated that Andrew Edwards resigned from the party group on Tuesday, but not ready to provide any additional comments until the ombudsman’s report is released.

A spokesperson for the Labour group said: “The views contained within this recording are disgusting.

“Racism has absolutely no place in our society, let alone in the views expressed by an elected member on Pembrokeshire County Council.”

Listen to the audio below: