The Morning Poll: Should Britain pay reparations over the slave trade?
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed openness to hearing calls for an official apology regarding the historic transatlantic slave trade. However, he has explicitly ruled out paying reparations for Britain's role in the trade.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said that he is open to listening to calls for an official apology for Britain's role in the historic transatlantic slave trade, but has ruled out paying reparations.