https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-is-open-to-formal-apology-for-slavery-but-rules-out-reparationsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-is-open-to-formal-apology-for-slavery-but-rules-out-reparationshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/uk-pm-burnham-says-he-is-open-to-formal-apology-for-slavery-but-rules-out-reparations#u181044Fri, 06 Nov 2026 11:35:12 +0000British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated he is open to a formal apology for the United Kingdom's historical role in the transatlantic slave trade ahead of a Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda. However, the government firmly ruled out financial reparations. The British government has never formally apologized for slavery despite repeated calls from Commonwealth leaders. King Charles addressed the past by noting the great suffering and injustices, while Caribbean leaders continue pushing for compensation and debt relief.Why it mattersThe debate over historical accountability place