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The National (Scotland)
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Sarah Hilley, Local Democracy Reporting Service

George Square statue to be left without sword due to 'slavery links'

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A George Square statue of an Army General who upheld slavery will be left without a sword.

Returning the weapon to the restored Sir John Moore monument would not “be a neutral act” according to the council.

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