The statue of a slave trader, which was earlier toppled, has now been fished out of the harbour as many monuments in the United Kingdom are set to be reviewed amid the nationwide anger against symbols of racism.

Earlier today, the city council said the statue of Edward Colston was retrieved early on Thursday morning and "is being taken to a secure location before later forming part of our museum collection".

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The statue of Colston, a slave trader in the late 17th century, was taken down on Sunday by the protesters who later dumped it into the water, as part of protests triggered by the killing of a black man in police custody in the United States.

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Authorities in the seaside town of Bournemouth will later today remove the statue of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement who also backed the Nazis.

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Meanwhile, the University of Liverpool has said it would rename a building named after former PM William Gladstone because of his connections with the slave trade.

Mayor Marvin Rees, who earlier backed the pull-down of Colston's statue, has announced a new commission to research Bristol's history.&nbsp;

"The only way we can work together on our future is by learning the truth of our beginnings, embracing the facts, and sharing those stories with others," he said.

Also, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a review of landmarks and monuments, to see whether they correctly represent the city's diversity.&nbsp;

The statue of a slave trader, which was earlier toppled, has now been fished out of the harbour as many monuments in the United Kingdom are set to be reviewed amid the nationwide anger against symbols of racism.

The statue of a slave trader, which was earlier toppled, has now been fished out of the harbour as many monuments in the United Kingdom are set to be reviewed amid the nationwide anger against symbols of racism. Earlier today, the city council said the statue of Edward Colston was retrieved early on Thursday morning and "is being taken to a secure location before later forming part of our museum collection". Also read | Statue of Christopher Columbus in US toppled, thrown in lake by anti-racism protestors The statue of Colston, a slave trader in the late 17th century, was taken down on Sunday by the protesters who later dumped it into the water, as part of protests triggered by the killing of a black man in police custody in the United States. Also read | Protesters demand removal of Cecil Rhodes statue from Oxford University Authorities in the seaside town of Bournemouth will later today remove the statue of Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of the Scout movement who also backed the Nazis. Monuments, landmarks to be reviewed Meanwhile, the University of Liverpool has said it would rename a building named after former PM William Gladstone because of his connections with the slave trade. Mayor Marvin Rees, who earlier backed the pull-down of Colston's statue, has announced a new commission to research Bristol's history. "The only way we can work together on our future is by learning the truth of our beginnings, embracing the facts, and sharing those stories with others," he said. Also, the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced a review of landmarks and monuments, to see whether they correctly represent the city's diversity.

UK: Edward Colston statue retrieved as many more monuments set to be reviewed

Britain removed slave trader&nbsp;Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday.

"It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

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Protesters had earlier torn down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. The statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was defaced amid anti-racism rally in London over African-American George Floyd's death by a Minneapolis cop on May 25.

The Museum of London Docklands said, "The monument is part of the ongoing problematic regime of white-washing history, which disregards the pain of those who are still wrestling with the remnants of the crimes Milligan committed against humanity."

The Canal and River Trust said it had worked with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in Canary Wharf to remove Robert Milligan's stature.

The London mayor said a new commission had been unveiled to review and improve the "diversity of London’s public landmarks".

"We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city - and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated," Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removed slave trader Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday. "It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removed slave trader Robert Milligan's statue from outside the Museum of London Docklands on Tuesday. "It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces," London Mayor Sadiq Khan said. UPDATE: The statue of slave trader Robert Milligan has now been removed from West India Quay. It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/ca98capgnQ — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 9, 2020 × "Tonight, the statue of slave trader Robert Milligan no longer stands at West India Quay," the London mayor announced. It’s a sad truth that much of our wealth was derived from the slave trade - but this does not have to be celebrated in our public spaces. Tonight, the statue of slave trader Robert Milligan no longer stands at West India Quay. #BlackLivesMatterpic.twitter.com/vN4RUOQANx — Sadiq Khan (@SadiqKhan) June 9, 2020 × Protesters had earlier torn down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. The statue of former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was defaced amid anti-racism rally in London over African-American George Floyd's death by a Minneapolis cop on May 25. The Museum of London Docklands said, "The monument is part of the ongoing problematic regime of white-washing history, which disregards the pain of those who are still wrestling with the remnants of the crimes Milligan committed against humanity." The Canal and River Trust said it had worked with the London Borough of Tower Hamlets in Canary Wharf to remove Robert Milligan's stature. The London mayor said a new commission had been unveiled to review and improve the "diversity of London’s public landmarks". "We must commemorate the achievements and diversity of all in our city - and that includes questioning which legacies are being celebrated," Sadiq Khan said.

Britain removes slave trader Robert Milligan's statue outside London museum

Anti-racism protesters in the English city of Bristol tore down the controversial statue of slave trader Edward Colston

Protesters in Bristol bring down Edward Colston's statue

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US.&nbsp;

This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism.&nbsp;

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The protests extended beyond American shores and reached the United Kingdom.&nbsp;

From London to Bristol, Manchester to Nottingham, everybody in the chorus is saying "enough is enough". &nbsp; 
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The Black Lives Matter campaign gathered thousands in London, where some protesters also clashed with police. Eight policemen were injured and 12 people got arrested.&nbsp;

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People also protested outside the US Embassy, where they demanded justice for Floyd, with some even chanting 'the UK is not innocent'.&nbsp;

This argument is not wrong as at least 70 per cent ethnic minority workers in the UK say that they have encountered harassment at work, according to a survey on racism at workplace.&nbsp;

As many as 60% say that they have been treated unfairly by their employers.&nbsp;

The UK's situation on racism is no great, on the contrary, worse.&nbsp;

In Westminster, thousands have been protesting against Britain's colonial legacy and on Sunday the protesters defaced the memorial of UK's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. &nbsp;

Activists surrounded the monument and chanted: 'Churchill was a racist' and sprayed these remarks below Churchill's statue.&nbsp; 
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Dispersal orders were issued in the city after protesters threw bottles at police officers and by Sunday evening cops in riot gear took position across Westminster.&nbsp;

In Warwickshire county, protesters closed a highway.&nbsp; 
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Demonstrators brought down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. People celebrated by cheering and kneeling on the statue. The statue was rolled through the streets before it found its way in the water.&nbsp;

UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel called the act "utterly disgraceful".&nbsp;

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people have the right to protest peacefully but those responsible for violence will be held accountable.&nbsp;

The moral of the story is you reap what you sow.&nbsp;

Britain is currently engulfed in the flames of racism, centuries after it set the fire of xenophobia. &nbsp;

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US. This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism.

In 1619, Britain sent its first batch of black slaves to America, and now after a little over 400 years, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis, US. This was not the first black national who lost his life in the US because of police brutality, but his killing has triggered a mass movement against racism. Also read | What will happen to the 120-year-old statue toppled by Black Lives Matter protesters in UK? The protests extended beyond American shores and reached the United Kingdom. From London to Bristol, Manchester to Nottingham, everybody in the chorus is saying "enough is enough". The Black Lives Matter campaign gathered thousands in London, where some protesters also clashed with police. Eight policemen were injured and 12 people got arrested. People also protested outside the US Embassy, where they demanded justice for Floyd, with some even chanting 'the UK is not innocent'. This argument is not wrong as at least 70 per cent ethnic minority workers in the UK say that they have encountered harassment at work, according to a survey on racism at workplace. As many as 60% say that they have been treated unfairly by their employers. The UK's situation on racism is no great, on the contrary, worse. In Westminster, thousands have been protesting against Britain's colonial legacy and on Sunday the protesters defaced the memorial of UK's wartime prime minister Winston Churchill. Activists surrounded the monument and chanted: 'Churchill was a racist' and sprayed these remarks below Churchill's statue. Dispersal orders were issued in the city after protesters threw bottles at police officers and by Sunday evening cops in riot gear took position across Westminster. In Warwickshire county, protesters closed a highway. Demonstrators brought down a statue of 17th-century slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol. People celebrated by cheering and kneeling on the statue. The statue was rolled through the streets before it found its way in the water. UK's Home Secretary Priti Patel called the act "utterly disgraceful". UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said that people have the right to protest peacefully but those responsible for violence will be held accountable. The moral of the story is you reap what you sow. Britain is currently engulfed in the flames of racism, centuries after it set the fire of xenophobia.

Why Britain cannot run away from flames of racism it once sowed?

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday.

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Colston, whose 18-foot (5.5-metre) bronze statue was taken down, was a slave trader in the 17th century. He was a top official of Royal African Company, which sent hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas for slavery.&nbsp;

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However, he was also a philanthropist, who donated huge funds to support schools, hospitals, churches, and almshouses in Bristol and his legacy can be seen on Bristol's memorials and streets.&nbsp;

So what will happen&nbsp;to the toppled statue?

Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said that the statue that thrown into the harbour will likely be fished out and find a place in a museum.

"It's still underwater, at some point it will be fished out... we will obviously take the statue out," Rees said, in an interview, to BBC Radio Bristol.&nbsp;

Highlighting that he doesn't support criminal damage, the mayor also said that the toppling is a part of "statue's history', saying that people didn't want it so they gathered together and committed the act.&nbsp;

Johnson denounces the act

The bringing down of the controversial statue gathered popular support, including that of Bristol mayor, still, the British government denounced the act.&nbsp;

UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said Johnson's spokesman said that the removal of the statue was a criminal act that should be prosecuted.

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday.

Amid the intensified protests condemning racism, demonstrators in the United Kingdom toppled Edward Colston's statue installed in the southwestern city of Bristol on Sunday. Watch | Colston, whose 18-foot (5.5-metre) bronze statue was taken down, was a slave trader in the 17th century. He was a top official of Royal African Company, which sent hundreds of thousands of men, women and children from West Africa to the Caribbean and the Americas for slavery. Also read | Protesters in UK topple slave trader Edward Colston's statue, throw it in harbour However, he was also a philanthropist, who donated huge funds to support schools, hospitals, churches, and almshouses in Bristol and his legacy can be seen on Bristol's memorials and streets. So what will happen to the toppled statue? Marvin Rees, Mayor of Bristol said that the statue that thrown into the harbour will likely be fished out and find a place in a museum. "It's still underwater, at some point it will be fished out... we will obviously take the statue out," Rees said, in an interview, to BBC Radio Bristol. Highlighting that he doesn't support criminal damage, the mayor also said that the toppling is a part of "statue's history', saying that people didn't want it so they gathered together and committed the act. Johnson denounces the act The bringing down of the controversial statue gathered popular support, including that of Bristol mayor, still, the British government denounced the act. UK PM Boris Johnson's spokesperson said Johnson's spokesman said that the removal of the statue was a criminal act that should be prosecuted.

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