UK Government Agrees to Dialogue on Slavery Reparations at Commonwealth Summit

ITVX • 1 Նոյ 22:00

Antigua's prime minister urged Britain to provide compensation for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and reiterated his personal support for Antigua becoming a republic.

The Guardian • 1 Նոյ 20:34

The British government has agreed to structured dialogue on reparations for slavery, although the issue remains off the official agenda of the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda.

The Guardian • 1 Նոյ 11:39

Kemi Badenoch, the Conservative leader, has stated that an apology for Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade would be a distraction and could lead to demands for financial reparations.

The Guardian • 1 Նոյ 09:18

Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, has expressed openness to a formal apology for the UK's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, while firmly rejecting the idea of financial reparations.

The Hindu • 31 Հոկ 12:30

Andy Burnham said the United Kingdom is willing to issue a formal apology for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade but will not pursue financial reparations, proposing instead debt-restructuring and climate support for poorer Commonwealth nations.

BBC • 31 Հոկ 03:12

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is willing to discuss a formal apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade but ruled out financial reparations.

The Guardian • 30 Հոկ 22:08

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is willing to consider a state apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade and will launch a debt-restructuring initiative for the poorest Commonwealth nations, while maintaining that financial reparations are not the answer.