Alan Feeney, a councillor representing the Reform party in Solihull and Birmingham, has officially resigned from all his local government posts. This decision follows the release of undercover footage by ITV, which showed Feeney making derogatory and racist remarks regarding Asian homeowners. In the recording, Feeney referred to these residents as “parasites.”

Following the public release of the footage, Feeney addressed the controversy in a statement posted to Facebook on Friday. He did not dispute the authenticity of the recordings, writing, “There is no excuse for my comments.” He further noted that his resignation was a necessary step to accept accountability for his behavior. While the Reform party has faced scrutiny regarding the conduct of its representatives, Feeney’s resignation marks a direct response to the specific allegations brought forward by the ITV investigation. The incident has prompted discussions regarding vetting processes for local political candidates and the standards of conduct expected of elected officials.