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Burnham Considers Apology, Rejects Reparations

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British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to a formal apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade ahead of a Caribbean Commonwealth summit, but rejected reparations.

Der Spiegel
Großbritannien offen für offizielle Entschuldigung für Sklavenhandel

Großbritannien war mal eine führende Sklavenhandelsmacht. Nun steht das Treffebn der Commonwealth-Nationen in der Karibik an und Premier Burnham macht Zugeständnisse.

Großbritannien offen für offizielle Entschuldigung für Sklavenhandel
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Politico Europe
Burnham open to formal apology for Britain's slave trade

The U.K. prime minister, however, rejected calls for Britain to pay financial reparations.

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Die Zeit
Britain and the slave trade: Brits open to official apology for slave trade

Britain's Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to discuss the injustice of the slave trade with the states of the former colonies. He, however, rejects reparations.

Britain and the slave trade: Brits open to official apology for slave trade
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La Repubblica
United Kingdom, Prime Minister Burnham ready to apologize for slavery

It would be the first time a British prime minister has apologized for slavery. He announced it himself in a Guardian article, adding that he is opposed to compensation for former colonies. Yet London had paid compensation to slave owners until 2015.

United Kingdom, Prime Minister Burnham ready to apologize for slavery
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La Repubblica
United Kingdom, Prime Minister Burnham ready to apologize for slavery

It would be the first time a British prime minister has apologized for slavery. He announced it himself in a Guardian article, adding that he is opposed to compensation for former colonies. Yet London had paid compensation to slave owners until 2015.

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British Prime Minister, firm stance on demands for financial compensation for the country's historic role in slavery

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to calls urging London to formally apologize for England's historic role in slavery. The statement was made ahead of a Commonwealth summit, where the British leader could face demands for financial compensation, according to Reuters. In an editorial published in the Guardian, Burnham ...

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