Churchill Statue Vandalized with Pro-Palestine Messages

0:00On this February 27th, this episode is brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description, here's what's shaping the UK right now. The Winston Churchill statue in Parliament Square got hit with vandalism overnight. The 12-foot bronze figure, standing there since 1973 opposite the Palace of Westminster, ended up splattered in red paint and, covered in graffiti, early Friday morning, February 27th. The markings on the plinth and statue pushed pro-Palestine messages, including calls to stop genocide and labeling Churchill a war criminal. Social media posts captured the damage right away, sparking quick attention. This isn't the first time the statue has faced trouble. Chelsea soccer fans scrawled their club name and founding year on it back in 2021. Officers also guarded it during Black Lives Matter protests that same year and vigils for Sarah Everard. Police move fast to corden off the area with guards on site.

1:01An eye witness reports crews are already working to clean it up. The cleanup continues as authorities keep watch, highlighting how these landmarks stir strong feelings even today.