Poll: Should the Henry Dundas statue on Edinburgh's Melville Monument be taken down?

Thousands of Scots have signed a petition calling for the removal of the Melville Monument in Edinburgh, which was erected in memory of Dundas, best known for delaying the abolition of slavery during the 18th century.

The council leader said he would feel "no loss" should it be taken down

The 150-foot high Melville Monument was erected in 1821 in memory of the First Viscount Melville, Henry Dundas, and campaigners have called for the statue to be removed as it ‘glorifies’ Scotland’s role in slavery.

Edinburgh City Council leader Adam McVey confirmed yesterday that a plaque will be added to the Melville Monument which will detail Henry Dundas’ ties to the slave trade.

Speaking on Good Morning Scotland today, Councillor McVey said he would feel "no sense of loss" if the Henry Dundas statue was removed. Do you think that the Henry Dundas statue on Edinburgh's Melville Monument should be taken down?