Burnham open to formal apology for Britain's role in slave trade

UK PM Andy Burnham is reportedly open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, but rejects reparations, according to The Guardian and Free Malaysia Today. The remarks came days before a Commonwealth summit.

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1. 1 Nov, 12:38 UTCFirst appeared on The Guardian

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• John Healey says UK apology over historic role in slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations – UK politics liveThe Guardian