8 Jun 2020

Bristol confronts darker aspects of its past after slave trader statue torn down

Home Affairs Correspondent

After protesters in Bristol tore down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, there’s now a debate over what should replace it.

After protesters in Bristol tore down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston, hurling it into the harbour – there’s now a debate over what should replace it – and how the city should best come to terms with the darker aspects of its past.

Our home affairs correspondent Andy Davies has been getting reaction in Bristol.