London has more statues of animals than of named women, audit finds

First comprehensive audit comes as Sadiq Khan announces 1m fund to ensure landmarks reflect city's diversity

The number of sculptures that feature animals in London is double that of named women, a study has found, as the mayor office announces 1m fund to champion diversity in the capital's public spaces.

The findings show that out of almost 1,500 monuments in the capital, more than a fifth are dedicated to named men (20.5%), and only 4% are dedicated to named women. The number of sculptures that feature animals, almost 100, is double that of named women.