PM Andy Burnham to ask slavery-affected countries to help shape UK apology
Guardian World1 min read78 words
Andy Burnham will launch a “structured dialogue” on Britain’s role in slavery at the Commonwealth heads‑of‑government summit (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda.
Downing Street said the prime minister will ask countries affected by Britain’s involvement in slavery to help shape an expected formal apology, stressing that their input is indispensable for crafting a lasting message.
The summit begins on Tuesday, and No 10 confirmed that Burnham will use the event to explore what form the apology might take.
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