The Chronicles of Rishi

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by ianch99

Oh that's good, .. priceless

ROTFLMFAO!

[1andrew1]

Originally Posted by ianch99

Oh that's good, .. priceless

Sovereignty. Those magic words fed back!

[ianch99]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

Sovereignty. Those magic words fed back!

Mmmm... the taste of Sovereignty first thing in the morning, nothing beats it

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-67549044

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]

Only my opinion mind but its awful statesmanship by Sunak.

[Pierre]

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]

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]

Sunak's looking like a Wilko Farage. I can't imagine Cameron is particularly happy!

[Sephiroth]

Originally Posted by 1andrew1

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.

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]

Originally Posted by Sephiroth

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]

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.

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]

Starmer nailed the marbles in PMQs today.

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

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.