Sunak Cancels Greek PM Talks Over Fears of Parthenon Sculptures Row Dominating Agenda
• Rishi Sunak cancelled meeting with Greek PM Mitsotakis over concerns he would use it to lobby for return of Parthenon Sculptures
• Mitsotakis gave interview stating retention of sculptures by British Museum was like cutting Mona Lisa in half
• Downing Street worried talks would be dominated by marble row and claims assurances were broken
• Cancellation meant leaders unable to discuss other issues like migration policy and Middle East crisis
• Labour accused Sunak of "picking fight with NATO ally" for headlines when should have discussed economy, immigration, Middle East