Welsh local councillor William Gannon resigns after repeated allegations that he is Banksy 'undermining' his ability to work

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Welsh local councillor William Gannon resigns after repeated allegations that he is Banksy 'undermining' his ability to work
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William Gannon said the allegations are 'undermining my ability to do the work of councillor'

A local councillor is resigning because people keep accusing him of being the famed street artist Banksy.The Pembroke Dock Town Council member announced his decision to step down in a statement on Facebook on Monday.

Mr Gannon said:"As you may be aware an allegation has been repeatedly made that I am not who I say I am but that I am the Artist Banksy."This allegation is undermining my ability to do the work of Councillor and Council Rep properly. Season's Greetings drew plenty of attention when it first appeared on the outside of a steelworker's private garage in Taibach, Port Talbot, in December 2018 and eventually had to be fenced off.

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