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.
OriginalSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceThe IndependentUnited KingdomLeanCenter-leftCredibilityPublished09:48 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“UK prime minister signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade”
UK PM signals possible apology for role in slave trade
Key points
- UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham says a formal apology is being considered.
- Burnham writes in the Guardian about Britain’s 'complicated history' with slavery.
- He plans a structured dialogue with affected nations and Commonwealth partners.
- Britain would resist paying reparations but push debt relief for developing countries.
- The move accompanies a Commonwealth meeting in Antigua and Barbuda and a trip by King Charles III.
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”
- SourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at NbcnewsSourceNbcnewsLeanUnratedCredibilityUnratedRead at Nbcnews
“U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial reparations”
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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.