UK Considers Formal Apology for Role in Slave Trade
The British government is considering a formal apology for the United Kingdom’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, while ruling out financial reparations.
Ed Miliband said the UK may apologise.
This would not raise costs for taxpayers.
The government may still spend money.
It may spend money on this issue.
The prime minister said this.
The UK will not pay reparations.
Affected countries will not get this money.
Ministers are starting formal talks.
They are talking with countries affected by slavery.
The apology may come near the summit.
The 2027 G20 summit is in Manchester.
Ed Miliband said this.
The UK should face its past.
He asked for a slave-trade history.
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