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Debate ignited over Baden-Powell statue

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Debate ignited over Baden-Powell statue

Debate ignited over Baden-Powell statue

A statue of Scouts founder Lord Baden-Powell is to be temporarily removed by the local council in Poole, following fears it could be targeted by anti-racism protesters over claims he was racist, homophobic and supported Adolf Hitler.

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