UK Prime Minister Signals Potential Apology for Slave Trade, But Rules Out Reparations

11/01/2026

British prime minister has now agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice but issue remains off formal Chogm agenda British officials reportedly insisted that discussions of reparations...

10/31/2026

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade, but has rejected calls for the country to pay...

10/31/2026

The prime minister said his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in Africa and...

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

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

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

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has indicated that his government is willing to consider a formal apology for the country's role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade

10/31/2026

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham says his government will consider apologizing for the first time for its role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in...

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

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

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...