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'All options' considered for Banksy's flag statue

Westminster City Council says it is the custodian of a statue associated with Banksy and is responsible for its safety. The council has said that “all options” are being considered, although the supplied information does not specify what those options are or describe any proposed action involving the statue.

Westminster City Council says it is the custodian of a statue associated with Banksy and is responsible for its safety.

The council says “all options” are being considered. No further details about the options or any planned action were provided in the supplied information.

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