Nick Baneswell, a 57-year-old councillor recently elected to Newport City Council in Gwent, has been suspended from the Conservative Party following his controversial appearance on the Channel 4 documentary 'Inside the World of Serial Dads.' In the 2018 documentary, Baneswell, who also goes by Nick Portman, openly discussed fathering 10 children with five different women and claimed he had 'never carried a condom.' His comments and lifestyle choices have raised significant concerns, especially after he won the Rogerstone North seat in the local elections on May 7, 2023. After the documentary resurfaced online, Baneswell was suspended, although he stated that neither he nor the Conservative Party knows the reasons behind this decision. Fellow party member Matthew Evans expressed astonishment at the lack of clarity regarding the suspension. An official spokesperson for the Welsh Conservative Party confirmed that Baneswell's suspension is pending an investigation, emphasizing the confidentiality of the ongoing process. The situation has drawn public attention, especially given Baneswell's previous claims about his relationships and fatherhood.