Bexhill & Battle MP Dr Kieran Mullan called on the Government to ensure the full benefits of the visit of the Bayeux Tapestry to London are felt across the constituency and wider region.

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During a debate in Parliament, secured by neighbouring Hastings and Rye MP Helena Dollimore, Dr Mullan argued that as well as initiatives to encourage visits to local historical sites amongst those viewing the tapestry, support should also be provided to enable local school children to visit the British Museum.

Commenting, Dr Kieran Mullan said: “This is the heritage of Pevensey and Battle, of our entire region. This is history that is part of our local story. It was imperative that the British Museum spread the benefits and opportunities of this exhibition. The exhibition should have been considered a failure if there was not a proper programme that recognised this.”

“There had been more constructive discussions with the British Museum in recent months, but we should not accept anything less than an ambitious programme.”

“This was also a rare opportunity for local school children to feel like the story of their history and where they live was being recognised. As local MPs we were determined to ensure they get to see this history firsthand.”