Welsh Town Councillor quits after being accused of being Bansky
William Gannon says the allegations are undermining his ability to work as a councillor
Last updated 24th May 2022
A Welsh community artist has resigned from his role as Pembroke Dock Town Councillor, after claiming he's being accused of being anonymous graffiti artist, Banksy.
William Gannon says an allegation has "been repeatedly made that I am not who I say I am but that I am the Artist Banksy."
Posting on Facebook, he says the claims are undermining his ability to work as a Councillor and Council Rep.
He added: 'I do not want this allegation to undermine the reputation of Pembroke Dock Town Council.
'Therefore, I have decided to step down as both Town Councillor and Council Rep to The Port with immediate effect.'
On his website, Mr. Gannon has shared photos of pin badges reading 'I am Not Banksy,' encouraging people who aren't Banksy to wear one.
He adds: 'If everyone who is NOT Banksy wears a I Am NOT Banksy Badge and Banksy is the only person who is NOT wearing a I Am NOT Banksy Badge (because they ARE Banksy) then everyone will know that Banksy IS Banksy (because they are NOT wearing a I Am NOT Banksy Badge) and, more importantly, Banksy will finally have found out who they are for him/ her/ them self(ves)' (sic).