The ownership of the artefacts, which saw Rishi Sunak clash with the Greek PM last year, is expected to be low down on the agenda for when the latter meets Sir Keir Starmer today.

Keir Starmer is thought to be more open to the idea of returning the Elgin Marbles than predecessor Rishi Sunak

The Greek PM is expected to raise the long-running dispute over the Elgin Marbles, also known as the Parthenon Sculptures, when he meets Sir Keir.