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Sephiroth 27-11-2023 11:24
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ianch99 (Post 36165125)
Oh that's good, .. priceless :)
ROTFLMFAO!

1andrew1 27-11-2023 12:13
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ianch99 (Post 36165125)
Oh that's good, .. priceless :)
Sovereignty. Those magic words fed back! :D

ianch99 27-11-2023 12:20
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36165140)
Sovereignty. Those magic words fed back! :D
Mmmm... the taste of Sovereignty first thing in the morning, nothing beats it :)

Damien 28-11-2023 12:40
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67549044

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A diplomatic row has broken out between the British and Greek governments over the Parthenon Sculptures, also known as the Elgin Marbles.

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was due to meet Rishi Sunak in London, but No 10 cancelled the meeting at the last minute.

He told reporters he was "deeply disappointed by the abrupt cancellation" of the meeting.

Mr Mitsotakis rejected an alternative meeting with the deputy prime minister.

The cancellation came a day after Mr Mitsotakis told the BBC's Laura Kuenssberg that the marbles should be returned, as having some of the artefacts in London and the rest in Athens was like cutting the Mona Lisa in half.
I don't understand why Sunak pulls these stunts when his original pitch was that he was the grown-up who would make 'long-term decisions'.

It comes across as childish and petty. We all know the Greeks want the Elgin Marbles back so to cancel a meeting because they expressed the same position they've expressed many times before is just idiotic.

He clearly is doing it to provoke a positive reaction from voters that he is sticking up for the country but who really cares about this? It just looks weird.

denphone 28-11-2023 12:45
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Only my opinion mind but its awful statesmanship by Sunak.

Pierre 28-11-2023 12:48
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I know you could argue that it's the thin end of the wedge, but he could have really made a name for himself.

I don't think anybody really cares if we gave them back to Greece, it would be a fantastic gesture, could help build relations and trade.

Downside may be that an orderly queue forms from other people wanting their stuff back, but so be it.

Sephiroth 28-11-2023 12:59
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Sunak is a fool. As others have said or implied, the scultures would be better placed at the Parthenon.

Sunak has now made an enemy of a PM in the EU. Idiot.

1andrew1 28-11-2023 13:22
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Sunak's looking like a Wilko Farage. I can't imagine Cameron is particularly happy!

Sephiroth 28-11-2023 13:32
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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 (Post 36165258)
Sunak's looking like a Wilko Farage. I can't imagine Cameron is particularly happy!
I'm sticking my neck out here, but Farage wouldn't have insulted the Greek PM. The Greek PM would be a useful target for Farage.

And, as you imply, Cameron wouldn't have snubbed the Greek PM.

Damien 28-11-2023 13:38
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It's not even about having to return them or not. It's just a stupid reason to cancel the meeting. You can simply say 'No, we disagree on that' and move on. It's not like the Greek PM was especially rude about it, he was simply asked a question and answered it with the answer every single Greek politician would always say.

1andrew1 28-11-2023 13:40
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Originally Posted by Sephiroth (Post 36165263)
I'm sticking my neck out here, but Farage wouldn't have insulted the Greek PM. The Greek PM would be a useful target for Farage.

And, as you imply, Cameron wouldn't have snubbed the Greek PM.
I agree Farage wouldn't have done this.

Regarding Cameron, as Foreign Secretary, the PM's given him a load of mess to clear up. That's why I think Cameron won't be particularly happy with Sunak's snub.

Kursk 28-11-2023 18:14
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Returning the Parthenon Marbles would be an easy and lasting way to reaffirm the bond between our two great cultures. Our stewardship has been successful, imho, the Marbles belong with the people of Greece.

Paul 28-11-2023 18:32
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The fact I have no clue what the "Parthenon Marbles" are pretty much answers how pathatic this is/was.
Give them back, who cares ... like me I doubt most people even know what they are.

1andrew1 29-11-2023 23:17
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Starmer nailed the marbles in PMQs today.
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Starmer: "I met with the Greek PM, we talked about the economy, security, immigration. I also told him we won't be changing the law regarding the marbles. It's really not that difficult."
https://twitter.com/BestForBritain/s...38511920988444

Chris 01-12-2023 18:10
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Charlie Farlie delivered his COP28 speech in his Greek tie today. For good measure he was sporting a Greek flag pocket square as well. He’s turning out to be better than I thought he would.


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