UK PM open to slavery apology, rejects reparations
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Part of composite article UK PM Open to Slavery Apology But Rules Out Reparations as King Charles Faces Caribbean Protests View full article →
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he is "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. However, he rejected calls for financial reparations.
The issue of Britain's colonial history has overshadowed King Charles' visit to three Caribbean nations ahead of a Commonwealth summit.