Reparations and the UK’s role in the slave trade explained
UK slave trade reparations
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- BBC Politics·3h agoKing calls slave trade a 'shameful chapter' during Commonwealth address
The speech comes after calls for the UK government to issue a formal apology for Britain's historic role in the trade.
Read at BBC Politics → - NYT World·7h agoKing Charles to Give ‘Unflinching’ Speech on UK’s Role in Slave Trade
The British monarch and Prime Minister Andy Burnham are set to speak at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua.
Read at NYT World → - Irish Independent World·12h agoBritish Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he has not proposed return to EU freedom of movement
The UK Prime Minister said he would not ‘run ahead of public opinion’ on Britain’s future EU relationship
Read at Irish Independent World → - Irish Times World·14h agoSorry may no longer be the hardest word for Britain when it comes to slavery
Andy Burnham countenances historic apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade, but reparations are off the table
Read at Irish Times World → - BBC UK News·19h agoPM plans debt re-set for Commonwealth nations as slavery apology talks begin
The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.
Read at BBC UK News → - Sky News UK·1d agoBurnham will 'reshape Commonwealth' as he joins King in Caribbean
The prime minister has said the UK will play a leading role reshaping the Commonwealth, including pursuing a debt "reset" to help nations struggling with higher borrowing costs.
Read at Sky News UK → - The Independent·1d agoReparations and the UK’s role in the slave trade explained
The subject of slavery is expected to dominate the Commonwealth summit on Tuesday after Andy Burnham offered a ‘structured dialogue’ with those affected by it in the Caribbean
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