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English Updated story link_only 31.10.2026 05:50 UTC v1 The Bizzi Route

Burnham Open to Apology for Slavery but Rules Out Reparations

British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham said he is ready to consider calls for an official apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.

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British Prime Minister Andrew Burnham said he is ready to consider calls for an official apology for Britain's role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.

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