Chair of the Parthenon Project Lord (Ed) Vaizey argues returning the sculptures would enable Greek citizens and global tourists to study the objects in their ‘truest form’.
The debate about the Parthenon Sculptures is back in the public eye following the news that negotiations between the Greek government and the British Museum are formally underway.
As an ex-culture minister who formerly opposed the return of the sculptures, I find myself part of a growing chorus of opinion arguing that now is the time to resolve this age-old issue.
As chair of the Parthenon Project, I have been struck by the political diversity of the politicians, commentators and journalists, who share my belief that the sculptures belong in Athens as a reunified piece of art. From Lord Frost to Ben Bradshaw, the pressure is mounting for a pragmatic way forward...Keep reading on Politics Home.
The debate about the Parthenon Sculptures is back in the public eye following the news that negotiations between the Greek government and the British Museum are formally underway.
As an ex-culture minister who formerly opposed the return of the sculptures, I find myself part of a growing chorus of opinion arguing that now is the time to resolve this age-old issue.
As chair of the Parthenon Project, I have been struck by the political diversity of the politicians, commentators and journalists, who share my belief that the sculptures belong in Athens as a reunified piece of art. From Lord Frost to Ben Bradshaw, the pressure is mounting for a pragmatic way forward...Keep reading on Politics Home.