Greek PM urges Burnham to return Elgin Marbles permanently
Greece’s prime minister has urged Andy Burnham to support the permanent return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. Burnham said in 2023 that the sculptures should be returned with “no strings attached,” according to BBC Politics. The supplied report does not include the prime minister’s name or the date of the appeal.
Greece’s prime minister has urged Andy Burnham to support the permanent return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece.
Burnham said in 2023 that the sculptures should be returned with “no strings attached,” according to BBC Politics.
The supplied report does not identify the prime minister or provide the date and circumstances of the appeal.
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