Greek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently

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Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".

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  • Andy Burnham said in 2023 the sculptures should be returned to Greece with "no strings attached".
  • Reported by BBC News and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:36:33 UTC.

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