# Burnham says UK is ‘open’ to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations

https://mins.news/en/item/123799

- France 24, 2026-10-31 12:31 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20261031-burnham-says-uk-open-to-slavery-apology-but-rules-out-financial-reparations

> British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says the UK is open to apologizing for its role in the transatlantic slave trade for the first time, while rejecting calls for financial reparations. Britain’s colonial past has drawn attention during King Charles’ visit to three Caribbean countries ahead of a Commonwealth leaders’ summit.

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