Andy Burnham Open to Slavery Apology, Rules Out Reparations

Andy Burnham Open to Slavery Apology, Rules Out Reparations

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the United Kingdom could formally apologize for its role in the historic transatlantic slave trade, while ruling out reparations. His comments precede a Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda, where Caribbean leaders are expected to press Britain for an apology and financial compensation.

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