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34 Leaders Demand Halt to Elgin Marbles Negotiations

7/11/2025

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A powerful letter from 34 influential figures, including ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss, has surfaced, accusing the British Museum of secretly negotiating the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. The signatories demand an immediate halt to these discussions, threatening legal action to safeguard public interests, while the museum insists it will continue talks without altering the marbles' status.

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A powerful letter from 34 influential figures, including ex-Prime Minister Liz Truss, has surfaced, accusing the British Museum of secretly negotiating the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece. The signatories demand an immediate halt to these discussions, threatening legal action to safeguard public interests, while the museum insists it will continue talks without altering the marbles' status.