UK PM Andy Burnham Open To Slavery Apology, But Rejects Reparations
Burnham said he wanted to "express my sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of so many millions and to recognise the way it still shapes our world today", but insisted reparations were not "the right answer".
31 Oct 18:34 · NDTV
Burnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade – POLITICO
The U.K. prime minister however rejected calls for Britain to pay financial reparations.
31 Oct 12:55 · POLITICO
UK PM Burnham says he is ‘open’ to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations
He is due to attend the Commonwealth summit, where he may face demands for financial reparations. Read more at straitstimes.com.
31 Oct 10:11 · The Straits Times
UK leader Burnham hints at apology for country’s role in slave trade but rejects reparations
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in Africa and the Caribbean.
31 Oct 02:49 · The Seattle Times
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