Oxford University college does U-turn on Rhodes statue removal
Oriel College cites ‘regulatory and financial challenges’ for its decision to retain the statue
20 May 2021 - 17:24
London — An Oxford University college said it would not remove a statue of the 19th-century colonialist Cecil Rhodes that has been a target of British antiracism protests due to high costs and complex heritage planning rules.
Oriel College has been under pressure for several years from the #RhodesMustFall campaign which argues the statue on its facade glorifies racism. The movement stepped up again during last summer's global wave of antiracism protests...
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