Social media questions sincerity of Burnham's gesture

2 Oct 30 6:21 PM · 12d ago · 1 post · 1 source · development 2 of 4

Commentators online accused Burnham of offering symbolic words without substantive action, noting he favours extending debt repayment terms rather than forgiveness.

Social media questions sincerity of Burnham's gesture — theguardian.com

“The 'politics of trying' looks more like the politics of pious words on the cheap? Or am I being unfair?”

ChrisMayLA6

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

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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

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Andy Burnham is promising to seriously discuss a formal apology for slavery by the British Govt..... just don't ask for reparations. And while others might call for a debt jubilee (forgiveness of historic debts for the poorest countries), PM Burnham rather wants to help them pay back the money (perhaps by *extending* the terms). The 'politics of…

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