Britain Open to Apology for Slave Trade

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain is open to considering a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and will begin structured dialogue with affected communities, marking a shift in the government’s position ahead of the Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda. He expressed sorrow for the suffering caused but ruled out financial reparations, saying people today should not be held liable for historical acts. Caribbean leaders and advocates welcomed the prospect of dialogue while continuing to press for reparative justice, which they say can include acknowledgment, education and other measures beyond money. Protests and public events are expected to keep slavery and reparations in focus during the summit and King Charles’s Caribbean tour.