UK's Burnham Open to Apology Over Slave Trade Amid Reparations Row
The British prime minister gave his view ahead of a Commonwealth address by King Charles to leaders including some calling for pay outs over slavery.
TL;DR
- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to calls for a formal apology for the UK's role in slavery.
- This stance comes ahead of the Commonwealth summit, where financial reparations for the slave trade may be demanded.
- Burnham stated that listening to calls for an apology will be an important part of the UK government's structured dialogue with affected parties.