Politics · London, UK · United Kingdom · October 31, 2026

UK PM Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations

Reported by 8 outlets · first reported Oct 31, 8:31 AM ET

Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to a formal apology for the slave trade but not financial reparations. He will attend the Commonwealth summit.

Why it matters

It responds to long-standing Caribbean demands.

Background

Caribbean nations have sought reparations.

The story so far

1. Oct 25UK leader Burnham open to debate on return to EU free movement
2. Oct 31UK PM Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations
3. Nov 1UK open to slavery dialogue as Commonwealth meets
4. Nov 2UK open to apology for slavery, rejects reparations
5. Nov 3King Charles calls slavery 'shameful'; no apology
6. Nov 4King Charles calls slavery 'monstrous injustice'; UK agrees reparations dialogue

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Sources

• The Hindu ↗Oct 31, 10:06 AM ET
• Al Jazeera ↗Oct 31, 9:19 AM ET
• France 24 ↗Oct 31, 8:31 AM ET

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