Labour leader reportedly open to returning Elgin Marbles to Greece

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Sir Keir Starmer is 'favourable' to returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece but won't publicly raise the matter until after the general election, it has been claimed. Greek newspaper Ta Nea has quoted Labour officials as saying Sir Keir is open to 'finding a legal formula that will allow for the eventual return of the Marbles' to Athens. Labour denies the report and states that there are no plans to change legislation regarding the removal of objects from the British Museum.

Sir Keir Starmer is reportedly privately open to returning the Elgin Marbles to Greece but won't publicly raise the matter until after the general election . Greek newspaper Ta Nea has quoted Labour officials as saying Sir Keir is open to finding a legal formula for the eventual return of the Marbles to Athens.

However, Labour denies the report and states that there are no plans to change legislation regarding the removal of objects from the British Museum.

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