PoliticsBurnham says UK is open to slavery apology but rules out reparations: Why now?

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain is open to apologising for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but ruled out reparations. He also said the UK would let its most vulnerable countries repay debts over a longer period. The comments came as Commonwealth leaders gathered in Antigua and Barbuda, while Caribbean nations and campaigners continue to press for more.

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