Tower Hamlets councillor: 'We may have to settle this matter in court'
– Tower Hamlets councillor Rania Khan, Cabinet member for CultureIt is such a pity that on the very day the government announced a further £23m of cuts in cash terms to our local residents over the next two years, a London Council and an Arts organisation choose to compound the financial pain by seeking to block a sale that would fund much needed homes and services.
Unfortunately we may have to settle this matter in court using funds that would be better spent on purchasing art for the nation and funding local services in both Bromley and Tower Hamlets.
Henry Moore sculpture to be sold
Tower Hamlets council has approved the sale of a Henry Moore sculpture worth millions of pounds.
Row over Moore sculpture
Henry Moore sculpture, Draped Seated Woman, created for public display, is now likely to end up in an auction room with a £20m price tag.