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U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial reparations
31 Oct 2026, 09:46 UTC · 3 independent sources
🚨 BURNHAM OPEN TO FORMAL APOLOGY FOR SLAVERY
Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology for Britain's historical role in slavery.
He ruled out financial reparations.
Source: NBC News, The Straits Times #slaveTrade #financialReparations
Sources
- NBC News
U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial reparations
- The Straits Times
UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations
- abcnews.com
UK PM signals the government will consider an apology for its role in the slave trade
