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British MP calls for probe into Bayeux Tapestry sponsor's settlement ties
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Zack Polanski has urged an investigation into a billionaire sponsor of the British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition over donations to a West Bank settlement community centre, Middle East Eye reported. The Labour MP raised concerns about the financial backing for the landmark show, citing the donor's documented support for Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territory.
The sponsorship arrangement has drawn scrutiny from lawmakers questioning the appropriateness of major cultural institutions accepting funding from figures with ties to settlement projects. Polanski's call for investigation reflects broader debate over institutional accountability and the sources of funding for high-profile exhibitions in Britain. The specific identity of the sponsor and details of the donations were not immediately disclosed.
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