UK MPs Slam Verdict in Colston Statue Case as 'Woke', Argue it Legitimises Vandalism

The statue of the English merchant, who was involved in the enslavement of over 80,000 people in Africa, including children, was toppled and dumped in a harbour by demonstrators on 7 June 2020 during global protests against racial inequality. The incident sparked a debate on which statues should remain standing across the UK.