Society‘Neocolonial belch’: What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?

Andy Burnham has pledged structured dialogue with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first formal state apology for slavery. The article examines the Dutch precedent: although many welcomed the apology, some felt the process was mishandled and exclusionary. It did not settle questions of justice, and was followed by political backlash and disillusion among descendants over whether real change would follow.

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TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 12:00Original