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UK PM open to slavery apology, rejects reparations

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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed openness to a formal apology from the UK for its historical involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. However, Burnham explicitly rejected the idea of financial reparations, stating that current generations should not be held liable for past actions. His comments come ahead of a Commonwealth leaders summit in Antigua and Barbuda, during which King Charles III is also touring the Caribbean. AI

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UK PM open to slavery apology, rejects reparations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    UK PM Burnham ‘open’ to slavery apology, but not reparations

    Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Saturday he was “open” to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations. The Labour leader made the remarks days before attending a Commonwealth leaders summit in Antigua and …

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