Acropolis Row: UK And Greece Quarrel Over Cancelled PM Meeting

The Parthenon Marbles have been on display at the British Museum since 1817 -- but Greece is determined to secure their return (Credit: AFP)

Britain and Greece on Tuesday disputed claims about why a prime ministerial meeting was cancelled, in a diplomatic row against a backdrop of ownership claims to ancient sculptures on display at the British Museum.

Rishi Sunak had been due to hold talks with Kyriakos Mitsotakis at 10 Downing Street on Tuesday, at the culmination of a three-day visit to the British capital.