Burnham opens slavery apology talks at Commonwealth summit

BBC • 11月03日 00:26

The British prime minister will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and open talks on a possible formal apology for the slave trade, while outlining a debt-reset plan for member states.

The Guardian • 11月02日 22:30

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will launch a structured dialogue with Commonwealth countries at the summit in Antigua and Barbuda to discuss the form of a possible UK apology for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.

Manchester Evening News • 11月02日 20:24

Actor Sir Idris Elba met King Charles in Antigua ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting and made a short comment referencing the prime minister, while leaders discuss a slavery apology and reparations.

BBC • 11月02日 18:24

Buckingham Palace clarified that the King’s function in the Commonwealth is to inspire and convene, not to make policy, as leaders discuss a possible UK apology for the trans-Atlantic slave trade at the Caribbean summit.

ITVX • 11月01日 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 • 11月01日 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 • 11月01日 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 • 11月01日 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 • 10月31日 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 • 10月31日 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 • 10月30日 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.