Britain open to apologising for slavery, says U.K. PM Andy Burnham
The Hindu • 10/31/2026
Summary
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Britain is open to apologizing for slavery. However, he opposed the idea of financial reparations for victims, arguing that the British people should not be held responsible for historical wrongs. Tharoor criticized Burnham for omitting colonialism, calling it "inexcusable."
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