Burnham supports calls for a slavery apology but not reparations.
His comments come before a Caribbean Commonwealth summit, as regional nations press Britain for both measures.
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“U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial reparations”
UK PM open to apology for slave trade but rejects reparations
Key points
- British PM Andy Burnham says a formal apology is possible, but no financial reparations.
- Burnham advocates a structured dialogue with those affected by the transatlantic slave trade.
- He notes today’s British people did not personally participate in slavery and cannot be liable.
- Caribbean leaders welcomed openness to an apology while Charles III continues his tour.
- The issue follows ongoing reparations discussions with Barbados, Jamaica, and other Caribbean nations.
Other reports
- SourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The GuardianSourceThe GuardianUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Guardian
“Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade”
- SourceSkyLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at SkySourceSkyLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Sky
“King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda - as Burnham 'open' to slavery apology”
- SourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at BBC
“Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations”
- SourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The IndependentSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityRatings: AllSides, MBFCRead at The Independent
“UK prime minister signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade”
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7 7 Burnham supports calls for a slavery apology but not reparations.
His comments come before a Caribbean Commonwealth summit, as regional nations press Britain for both measures.