Africa: UK Open to Formal Apology for Britain's Slave Trade Role, Rejects Reparations
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The British Prime Minister stated he is open to requests for a formal apology. This concerns the country's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. However, he rejected calls for reparations.
[This Day] British Prime Minister, Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the country for its role in the transatlantic slave trade.