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Banksy murals cost UK taxpayers £150,000 in removal and security

Freedom of Information requests reveal three artworks by the Bristol street artist have generated massive bills, sparking debate over vandalism versus art.

Banksy murals cost UK taxpayers £150,000 in removal and security
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“It's outrageous that tens of thousands of pounds of taxpayers' money – maybe more – will have to be spent cleaning up after Banksy, who seems to believe he has a right to deface public buildings with impunity.”— Nick Timothy, Shadow Justice Secretary · BBC News
Banksy Bristol street artistNick Timothy Shadow Justice SecretaryEstelle Lovatt Art critic+3
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