
UK Taxpayers Fund Over £200,000 for Banksy Artwork Maintenance
A BBC report reveals that the British Ministry of Justice has spent more than £200,000 of taxpayer money on the maintenance or removal of three recent Banksy artworks.
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A BBC report reveals that the British Ministry of Justice has spent more than £200,000 of taxpayer money on the maintenance or removal of three recent Banksy artworks.
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BBC revelations show that UK taxpayers have funded almost £150,000 for cleaning operations and security measures related to Banksy artworks.
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The BBC has revealed that UK taxpayers have funded nearly £150,000 for cleaning operations and security measures related to various artworks by the elusive street artist Banksy.

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