British people canāt be made to pay for the wrongs of slavery ā but we must confront our complicated history | Andy Burnham
<p>Financial reparations are not the answer. Working together with our Commonwealth family is the best way to ensure prosperity for us all</p><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/oct/30/andy-burnham-call-formal-apology-britains-role-in-slave-trade">⢠Andy Burnham open to calls for formal apology for Britainās role in slave trade</a></p><p>On 28