Burnham finds £40million more aid: Caribbean given larger handout as PM prepares slavery apology
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Diplomatic sources indicate the Prime Minister is prepared to apologize for the role Britain played in the slave trade. This apology is expected to occur within months. Alongside this, the Caribbean will receive a larger aid handout after an additional 40 million pounds was found. There have been warnings that the apology could lead to compensation claims totaling trillions of pounds.
Diplomatic sources said the Prime Minister is ready to apologise for Britain's role in the slave trade within months, despite warnings it will trigger claims for trillions of pounds in compensation.