Burnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s role in slavery, but rules out reparations
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Ahead of a meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next week, King Charles said it was "only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past.". Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 lean right.
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UK's Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations
Ahead of a meeting in Antigua and Barbuda next week, King Charles said it was "only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past."
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UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations - Reuters
UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations Reuters
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Burnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s role in slavery, but rules out reparations
From 15th to 19th century, millions of Africans were sold into slavery by European traders, with Britain transporting an estimated 3.2 million people across the Atlantic
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