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Family of 18th century Tory politician Henry Dundas claim plaque added to his statue 'inaccurate'

Planning officials are recommending that the Melville Monument's plaque is removed amid claims that it is historically inaccurate and misleading about Henry Dundas.

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Statue of Henry Dundas will have a plaque detailing his role in delaying the abolition of slavery

A plaque will be added to a statue of controversial 19th Century politician Henry Dundas - detailing his role in delaying the abolition of slavery.
The monument to Conservative politician Dundas at the Melville Monument in St Andrews Square, Edinburgh, became a focal point for discussion during Black Lives Matter demonstrations in June.
Activists left signs at the monument saying 'Bring down Dundas', 'Their lives mattered', and 'Hope' - and some called for a plaque to be added explaining Dundas' role in delaying the abolition of slavery while Home Secretary in the 1800s.
Academics say his actions in deferring the abolition resulted in an additional 630,000 people being transported from Africa to Britain's colonies in the West Indies.

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