Frankfurt becomes a new stage for cultural diplomacy as the British Museum promotes international loans while Greece continues to insist on reunification, not temporary borrowing
It later transpired that in 2003 Blair was advised to consider a “long-term loan” of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece to increase support for London’s bid for the 2012 Olympic Games, but of course nothing happened.
UK Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer has emphasised the need for Greece to acknowledge the United Kingdom's ownership of the Elgin Marbles before any consideration of a loan agreement.
