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2020, Dispute between The Daily Telegraph and York Minster over Constantine statue

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On June 29, 2020, The Daily Telegraph published an article claiming that York Minster's statue of Constantine was being 'looked at' following alleged complaints that the Roman Emperor had supported slavery. However, York Minister denied that they had received any such complaints, with a spokesperson stating that "Contrary to what has been reported, we have not received a single complaint about Emperor Constantine’s statue” and “We are not removing Emperor Constantine’s statue. Nothing is happening: there is no discussion, action, intention or even thoughts about it".

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29 June 2020

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Gabriella Swerling, 'York Minster's Roman Emperor statue being 'looked at' following complaints', The Daily Telegraph, June 29 2020

Nosheen Iqbal, 'Emperor Constantine's statue and the culture war that wasn't', The Guardian, July 5 2020

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Statue of Emperor Constantine, York