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Andy Burnham Open to Formal Slavery Apology While Rejecting Reparations

Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he is open to considering a formal British apology for the transatlantic slave trade, expressing personal sorrow and regret for past suffering. However, he maintained that financial reparations are not the correct approach, emphasizing instead the need to face up to historical actions as the King tours the Caribbean.

Referenced News Coverage (3 sources)

Andy Burnham ‘open’ to calls for British formal apology for slavery (Evening Standard)
Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations (BBC News)
Burnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour (Sky News)