Burnham Open to Slavery Apology, Rules Out Reparations

Burnham Open to Slavery Apology, Rules Out Reparations

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the government is open to formally apologizing for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, acknowledging the pain it caused. He ruled out financial reparations, citing the liability of current British citizens, while offering structured talks with affected countries and campaign groups ahead of the Commonwealth leaders summit in Antigua and Barbuda.

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