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.
OriginalSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:12 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceBBCUnited KingdomLeanCenterCredibilityPublished03:12 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations”
UK open to formal slavery apology but refuses reparations
Key points
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to an apology for Britain's role in the slave trade.
- He rules out financial reparations, calling them not the right answer.
- Burnham seeks a structured, honest dialogue with those affected by slavery.
- Comments ahead of a Commonwealth leaders summit in the Caribbean.
- Caribbean nations push for apology and reparations while Britain maintains position.
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”
- SourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NbcnewsSourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Nbcnews
“U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial 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.