British Museum urged to remove BP’s name from lecture theatre

The British Museum did not renew its contract with BP this year after 27 years of the energy firm funding exhibitions and other activities. Photograph: eye35.pix/Alamy

The British Museum is facing demands to remove BP’s name from its lecture theatre to send a “powerful message” about fossil fuel sponsorship.

The museum did not renew its deal with the energy firm this year after 27 years of BP funding exhibitions and other activities.