UK officials eye legally blocking Elgin Marbles returning as Sunak 'cancels' Greek PM meeting
Monday, 27 November 2023 Government officials have discussed legal ways they could block any export of the Elgin marbles, Sky News understands, as Downing Street cancelled a meeting between the prime minister and his Greek counterpart.
Labour’s Anneliese Dodds condemned Rishi Sunak over his handling of the Elgin Marbles row. The prime minister cancelled a one-on-one meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis in London, after he spoke out about the marbles – known as the Parthenon Sculptures – which he wants...
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Environment Secretary Steve Barclay insists the Elgin Marbles row is “long resolved” and does not need to be relitigated. It comes as Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister..