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Caribbean states have sought reparations.
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At the Commonwealth summit the UK agreed to structured dialogue within a year but ruled out paying reparations.
Why it matters: Opens talks on slavery's legacy.
Sources: The Guardian, Le Monde · See it on the globe
King Charles told Commonwealth leaders in Antigua slavery was a shameful chapter and monstrous injustice. He did not apologize or back reparations. PM Andy Burnham said he was open to a formal apology.
Why it matters: Caribbean states are pressing Britain for reparations.
Sources: UPI, The Guardian, Africanews · See it on the globe
PM Andy Burnham will start a dialogue on a formal apology. He rejects reparations. King Charles will speak on slavery with "sincere sorrow" at the Commonwealth summit in Antigua.
Why it matters: It is a shift in how Britain addresses its colonial past.
Sources: The Guardian, AllAfrica, Africanews · See it on the globe
PM Andy Burnham agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice. The King will speak of 'sincere sorrow'. The issue stays off the formal agenda.
Why it matters: Caribbean and African nations press Britain on reparations.
Sources: The Guardian, Sky News · See it on the globe
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.
Sources: The Hindu, Al Jazeera, France 24 · See it on the globe
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to discussing a return to free movement with the European Union. Senior ministers Angela Rayner and Ed Miliband backed his call, as did business leaders. Some Labour MPs in Brexit-voting areas warned it could cost seats. Burnham meets EU leaders at a summit on November 20.
Why it matters: Free movement would let Britons and EU citizens live and work in each other's countries again.
Sources: The Guardian, The Hindu · See it on the globe