Keir Starmer Confronts Rishi Sunak Amidst Controversy with Greek Prime Minister

2023-11-29 14:01:53

Keir Starmer Criticizes Rishi Sunak Amidst Greek Prime Minister Dispute

Keir Starmer leveled a scathing critique at Rishi Sunak, suggesting the Prime Minister had "lost his marbles" after sparking an unexpected diplomatic conflict with the nation of Greece.

In a satirical jab, the Labour leader teased the prime minister for possessing "the reverse Midas touch," insinuating that Sunak's involvement invariably leads to negative outcomes.

An anticipated rendezvous between Sunak and Greece's Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis was scheduled for this week.

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However, the Prime Minister abruptly called off the meeting because Mitsotakis reaffirmed his aspiration for the Elgin Marbles to be returned to Greece during a television interview.

The controversial Elgin Marbles were transported to the UK in the 19th century by Lord Elgin, the then-UK ambassador, who extracted them from the Acropolis in Athens. ️

These historical pieces have been a centerpiece of the British Museum since the institution first received a formal petition for their repatriation in 1983. ️

Under the stipulations of the 1963 British Museum Act, which forbids the dispersal of items from the collection, the British Museum is legally unable to relinquish ownership of the sculptures.

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Commenting during PMQs, Starmer assailed Sunak for indulging in "small politics" and missing the opportunity to engage on "serious issues" with a NATO and economic partner during a period of global precariousness.

“In an attempt to divert attention from his shortcomings, the prime minister found himself this week wrangling over an ancient relic, a topic of interest to only a select few of the public, but let's not talk about the Tory party,” Starmer quipped with a touch of humor.

“Forget the British Museum. It’s unmistakably the prime minister who has obviously lost his marbles.”

Starmer further commented on the irony of Sunak's newfound interest in Greek culture, given he has seemingly morphed into the man with the reverse Midas touch. “Everything he touches turns to... perhaps the home secretary could assist me... rubbish.”

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The row involving James Cleverly, the home secretary, featured controversial remarks about either deeming a northern English town "a rubbish place" or directing an insult at a Labour MP. ️

Sunak justified the decision to cancel the meeting by accusing the Greeks of reneging on an agreement to refrain from publicly disputing the ownership of the Elgin Marbles while on British soil.

Further, the prime minister reproached Starmer for "siding with an EU nation over Britain" regarding the controversy, despite Starmer's clarification that he did not endorse returning the artifacts to Greece.

“He will side with Brussels over Britain at every turn,” Sunak declared to parliamentarians. Sunak emphasized the importance of commitments being honored: “When individuals commit to something, they should see it through.”

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