Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade

Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britain’s role in slave trade

Andy Burnham, the UK’s prime minister, said he is open to a formal apology for Britain’s involvement in the slave trade. He also announced a plan to help restructure debt for the poorest Commonwealth nations, while rejecting calls for reparations. The initiative reflects a broader effort to reconcile past wrongs and promote economic stability.