Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?

The UK PM's statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda.

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Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations

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The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.

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Al Jazeera 2h ago

Burnham ‘open’ to UK slavery apology, but not reparations: Why now?

BBC 1d ago

Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations

The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.

France 24 1d ago

UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three Caribbean nations ahead of Commonwealth summit.

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