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Miliband assures no taxpayer costs from UK's planned slavery apology

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Miliband assures no taxpayer costs from UK's planned slavery apology

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband stated that the UK government's potential formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade will not lead to additional costs for taxpayers, as reparations are ruled...

BBC Politics · 10 days ago · 2 min read

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PM proposes debt reset and slavery apology at Commonwealth summit

The Prime Minister is initiating talks at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting to discuss a formal UK apology for the slave trade, reflecting a shift in addressing historical grievances. Alongside...

BBC Politics · 11 days ago · 2 min read

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Andy Burnham considers slavery apology, rejects financial reparations for descendants

Prime Minister Andy Burnham is open to a formal apology for the UK's role in the transatlantic slave trade but opposes financial reparations for descendants of enslaved people. His comments reflect a growing...

BBC Politics · 14 days ago · 2 min read