Burnham signals openness to apology, rejects reparations

1 Oct 30 6:00 PM · 12d ago · 2 articles · 1 source · development 1 of 4

Writing in the Guardian ahead of the Chogm summit in Antigua, Burnham expressed 'sorrow and regret' for the slave trade and said he is open to a formal apology, but ruled out financial reparations, proposing instead a 'structured dialogue' and debt-servicing reforms.

Burnham signals openness to apology, rejects reparations — theguardian.com

“Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process and I am open to them.”

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham Prime MinisterKing Charles British monarchDenis O'Brien Founder, The Repair CampaignCaricom nations 15-member Caribbean bloc

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4 outlets UK prime minister open to slavery apology, rejects financial reparations

first by Anadolu Agency, 11d ago · also Boston Globe, NYT, The Canberra Times
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- Britain’s prime minister says he’s open to a formal apology for slavery Boston Globe · 11d ago
- UK PM heads to Caribbean summit open to slavery apology The Canberra Times · 10d ago
2 outlets Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for British formal apology for slavery

first by ITVX, 12d ago · also Evening Standard
1 outlet British leader Burnham hints at apology for country's role in slave trade but rejects reparations

first by Los Angeles Times, 12d ago
1 outlet Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade

first by The Guardian, 12d ago

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