The Guardian
UK · 4 hrs ago
A pretty penny: three Banksy artworks cost taxpayers £150,000 in upkeep
Shadow justice secretary says artist should foot bill, while others say his murals make art accessible
Three Banksy artworks have cost taxpayers almost £150,000 in cleaning, security and other costs, with the bill expected to rise.
The largest bill relates to a mural painted on the Royal Courts of Justice in London in September 2025, where efforts to remove it and provide security have so far cost more than £85,000, according to the BBC.
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