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Oxford University college agree to remove Cecil Rhodes statue - but it won't happen just yet

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An Oxford University college has announced that it wants to take down the statue of Cecil Rhodes from outside its building.A statement from Oriel College on Wednesday said that governors had voted in favour of launching an independent inquiry into controversy surrounding the monument of the colonialist.The college said it had “expressed their wish to remove the statue of Cecil Rhodes and the King Edward Street Plaque” to the commission.Campaigners have long called for the statue to be taken down - saying it was a symbol of imperialism and racism - but it's gained renewed attention in recent weeks.“The governing body of Oriel College has today voted to launch an independent commission of inquiry into the key issues surrounding the Rhodes.

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