UK PM Andy Burnham Open to Slavery Apology but Rules Out Financial Reparations

11/01/2026

Burnham said he wanted to "express my sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of so many millions and to recognise the way it still shapes our world today", but insisted reparations were not...

10/31/2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's historical role in slavery, before attending next week's Commonwealth summit at which he is...

10/31/2026

LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy ⁠Burnham ⁠has said he is open ⁠to calls for a formal apology for Britain's historical role in slavery, before attending next week's...

10/31/2026

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was "open" to the UK apologising for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but rejected calls for financial reparations....

10/31/2026

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said on Saturday he was "open" to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations. The Labour leader...

10/31/2026

He is due to attend the Commonwealth summit, where he may face demands for financial reparations.

10/31/2026

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that he is open to am apology for his country’s role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.

10/31/2026

The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.

10/31/2026

Mr. Burnham pushed back against the notion of financial reparations for victims of slavery saying that the British people could not be held responsible for historical wrongs; Burnham’s omission of...

10/31/2026

KING Charles will not issue a formal apology for slavery at a Commonwealth summit — despite Andy Burnham being "open" to the idea. Palace aides indicated there have been no changes to his speech...