Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations

Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, while ruling out financial reparations. Caribbean leaders are expected to press for reparations at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda, as Britain agrees to structured dialogue and King Charles tours the region.

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