Boris Johnson urged to fund slave trade memorial – 12 years after backing campaign

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Fresh call comes after protestors pulled down statue of 17th century slave trader Edward Coston

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That would be a good signal, especially since the Empire defined itself through slavery and colonies.

Your tw should read 'anti-slave trade memorial' - no? Otherwise it sounds like a memorial FOR the slave trade.

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