Burnham says UK 'open' to slavery apology but rules out financial reparations

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Source: France 24

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he was "open" to the UK apologizing for the first time for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but has rejected calls for the country to pay financial reparations. Issues around Britain's colonial history have loomed large over King Charles' ongoing visit to three Carribean countries leading up to a Commonwealth leaders summit.

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