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George Square statue of Army General who upheld slavery to be left without sword

The council cited a University of Glasgow report saying restoring the weapon would not be neutral because Moore campaigned to reinstate slavery in St Lucia.

Summary by The Herald Scotland
A George Square statue of an Army General who upheld slavery will be left without a sword.

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

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

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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George Square statue of Army General who upheld slavery to be left without sword

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

·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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George Square statue will be left without sword amid 'slavery links'

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

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Herald Scotland broke the news in Glasgow, United Kingdom on Monday, August 17, 2026.
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