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UK prime minister Burnham open to formal apology for slave trade but rules out reparations

31 Oct 2026, 13:19 UTC · London, United Kingdom · single source so far

According to Al Jazeera, UK Prime Minister Burnham is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade. He rules out financial reparations despite long-standing Caribbean demands.

Location

London, United Kingdom · United Kingdom live map

Coordinates

51.50°N 0.13°W

Reported

31 Oct 2026, 13:19 UTC

Category

Diplomacy

Impact

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Situation

UK politics