UK leader Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated his government will consider issuing a formal apology for the country's historical role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, partly to strengthen relations with African and Caribbean nations. Burnham says he is open to an apology but has ruled out providing financial reparations. He is expected to face demands for reparations at an upcoming Commonwealth summit.
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2 sourcesUK leader Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations
UK prime minister signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade
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2 sourcesUK PM Andy Burnham says he is ‘open’ to formal apology for slavery, but rejects reparations
British PM Burnham 'Open' to Formal Apology for Slavery But Not to Reparations
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3 articlesAndy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade
British people can’t be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery – but we must confront our complicated history | Andy Burnham
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2 developments- Oct 30UK prime minister signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade
- Oct 31UK PM Burnham says 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations
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