January 14, 2004
Robin Cook supports the campaign to return the Elgin Marbles
One of the key features of the launch of Marbles Reunited was the strong expresion of support for the issue by Robin Cook MP.
From:
Macedonian Press Agency
WEDNESDAY, 14 JANUARY 2004
ROBIN COOK IN FAVOR OF THE RETURN OF THE PARTHENON MARBLES
London, 14 January 2004 (16:56 UTC+2)British former Foreign Secretary Robin Cook in an article signed by him and published on London’s newspaper “Evening Standard” calls on the British government to return the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
The article is published in view of the opinion poll publicized today according to which, 80% of the British agree with the return of the Parthenon Marbles to Greece.
He mentions that the return of the Marbles will restore the unity of the major cultural monument of the Parthenon at the Acropolis in Athens, adding that by refusing to return the Marbles London’s bid to host the 2012 Olympic Games will be undermined.
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- Robin Cook expresses support for Parthenon Marbles reunification : December 6, 2003
- Huge support for Marbles return shown in new poll : January 12, 2004
- Marbles Reunited campaign launch : January 15, 2004
- Greece wants Elgin Marbles returned in time for Olympics : January 20, 2004
- New Elgin Marbles reunification campaign launches in London : January 14, 2004
- Could the return of the Elgin Marbles aid Scottish Museums? : February 29, 2004
- New campaign to Reunite the Parthenon Marbles : January 15, 2004