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PoliticsWhy is the UK prime minister saying he is open to a slavery apology?

Ahead of King Charles’s Caribbean tour, Buckingham Palace said he would acknowledge the slave trade’s impact but, in line with the UK government’s position, would not apologise for Britain’s role or offer reparations. Laura Kuenssberg, Joe Pike and Paddy O’Connell discuss what the timing of Andy Burnham’s comments means for the King.

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