Embattled WA Labor MP Barry Urban has resigned from his party as it continues to investigate claims he falsified parts of his military and educational history.

The member for Darling Range, who has been absent from Parliament for two weeks since media reports surfaced he wore a fake war medal on ANZAC Day, released a statement on Wednesday announcing he had resigned from WA Labor, but intended to remain in Parliament as an independent.

Barry Urban was elected to parliament in March 2017. Pictured with Premier Mark McGowan. Credit:Facebook / Barry Urban

"I intend to make a full statement on this matter in great detail tomorrow in Parliament," he said.

"I look forward to continuing to represent the members of the Darling Range community in Parliament."