Greek prime minister to appeal to British public for return of Parthenon marbles

Kyriakos Mitsotakis undeterred in Athens' quest for classical sculptures after Johnson refuses to negotiate

Athens has vowed to use every means" in its quest to persuade London to relinquish the Parthenon sculptures, with a campaign that will focus on winning over the hearts and minds of Britons.

Far from being discouraged by Boris Johnson's refusal on Tuesday to engage in intergovernmental talks over the demand for the return of the 5th century BC artwork, the Greek prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, appeared to be buoyed by his visit to the UK.