➡️ George Square Memorial Benches

We’ve had cleansing and parks teams in George Square since Sunday night, clearing debris and assessing the damage to furniture and plants. (1/9) The lack of care and respect shown to a place and facilities that all Glaswegians should be able to enjoy is disturbing – but destroying memorials placed by grieving families and friends is, frankly, deplorable. (2/9)

(1) Many people have contacted us about the #BlackLivesMatter movement and have asked us about street names and statues. We recognise the need to confront Glasgow’s history and understand many of you desire action. We hear you, Glasgow.

Thread👇 (2) Last year, we launched a major academic study into the city’s colonial history and links to transatlantic slavery - the first of its kind in the UK.