Greek PM urges UK PM to return Elgin Marbles permanently

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

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First reported 24 Sept 2026, 6:36 pm

Published 2 Oct 2026, 9:55 am

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