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While most of the world was focused on the epic defeat of the Republican Party in the US midterm elections, a long-running story was just about able to make itself heard in Britain, thanks to the combined presence of King Charles and Prime Minster Andy Burnham.

Britain compensated slave owners, not the enslaved. Can an apology without reparations be enough?

<p>Operation Black Vote chair says Tory leader’s claim that Britain should not apologise has caused ‘hurt and disbelief’</p><p>The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, has caused “profound anger, hurt and disbelief” among many black voters with her comments about transatlantic slavery, according to the chair of <a href="https://www.obv.org.uk/">Operation Blac

<p>Andy Burnham has asked countries affected by Britain’s role in slavery to help shape a formal apology through a ‘structured dialogue’. During the prime minister’s visit to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda, Downing Street said affected countries would play an indispensable role in crafting an enduring message. Though the

<p>In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality</p><p>Andy Burnham’s pledge to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/02/andy-burnham-ask-countries-affected-uk-role-slavery-shape-formal-apology">seek a “structured dialogue”</a> with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first

British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

<p>Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister says there was a consensus at Commonwealth summit on way forward</p><p>The UK has agreed to “structured dialogue” in the next year with Caribbean nations affected by the slave trade and its legacy, Commonwealth leaders have said.</p><p>Gaston Browne, Antigua and Barbuda’s prime minister, said there was a “consensus” in

Speaking to BBC's Newscast, the foreign secretary says Britain cannot sweep its past "under the carpet".

The King's comments on the transatlantic slave trade and the high-profile celebrity who lost a "gag bid" in sex claim case lead Wednesday's papers.

King Charles III has called the transatlantic slave trade a ‘monstrous injustice’ at a Commonwealth summit amid talks of a UK apology for its role. Read More: https://punchng.com/slavery-was-monstrous-injustice-king-charles/

<p>Andy Burnham’s commitment to a structured dialogue with Caribbean governments is a step forward, but they need more than words</p><p>There was a risk, in the run-up to the Commonwealth heads of government meeting (Chogm) this week, that important discussions could be derailed by the <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/nov/01/uk-was-vehement-sl

The King told the opening session of the Commonwealth summit in Antigua that slavery was a “monstrous injustice” but stopped short of an apology.

<p>Andy Burnham’s intervention is important. Because when it comes to Britain’s role in the transatlantic trade, the collective amnesia is stunning </p><p>Departing from his predecessors’ stances, the UK prime minister, Andy Burnham, surprised us all when he stated he was <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/oct/30/british-people-slave-tra

The move comes as the prime minister begins talks about the UK issuing a formal apology for the slave trade in the next year.

Buckingham Palace says the King has a unifying role in the Commonwealth rather than making political decisions.

<p>British prime minister has now agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice but issue remains off formal Chogm agenda </p><p>British officials reportedly insisted that discussions of reparations for slavery should not be on the agenda of the Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda – and even warned that Andy Burnham would not attend the

The UK PM's statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda.

The King will speak about slavery with "unflinching honesty" and "sincere sorrow" in a speech to Commonwealth leaders amid increasing pressure for Britain to offer an apology over its role in the transatlantic slave trade.

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King Charles III will deliver a speech to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting on Tuesday as he concludes his nine-day Caribbean tour.

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<p>Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he was “open” to the UK issuing a formal apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.</p> <p>The Labour leader made the remarks days before attending a Commonwealth leaders summit in Antigua and Barbuda, as King Charles III tours the Caribbean.</p> <p>“I want to expre

The premier’s comments represent a major change in British policy, but they are unlikely to satisfy those who hoped that reparations would follow.

The British government has never formally apologised for slavery despite repeated calls from a number of Commonwealth leaders.

Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to make a formal apology for its role in the slave trade as the King continues his tour of the Caribbean.

The King has expressed sorrow, but stopped short of a formal apology. At a meeting of Commonwealth leaders next week, several appear determined to force a debate about Britain’s imperial past.

<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 Britain’s role in slave trade</a></p><p>On 28

The upcoming summit of Commonwealth countries threatens a reckoning with Britain’s imperial past — and a baptism of fire for its new prime minister.

King Charles III faces renewed calls for a slavery apology and reparations on a visit to the Caribbean, as protesters demand: "Pay us what you owe us."

UK’s King Charles joined a Junkanoo street parade during a visit to the Bahamas ahead of the Commonwealth summit.

The King joined a cheerful street parade but calls for reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade overshadow the start of his Caribbean tour.

Facing demands that Britain apologize and pay reparations, palace officials say Charles will reiterate previous comments that slavery was an "atrocity that forever stains our history," while stopping short of an apology.

The visit marks King Charles' first official trip to the Bahamas as king, during which the government closed all public schools on the island of New Providence to welcome him.

<p>Royal tour of Caribbean comes as poll suggests majority support among younger Britons for dialogue on slavery reparations</p><p>King Charles has confirmed he will discuss the legacy of slavery at a summit with Commonwealth leaders as he begins his Caribbean tour.</p><p>The king arrived in the Bahamas on Tuesday to a ceremonial welcome and attended a youth

UK's King Charles launches nine-day Caribbean tour amid monarchy questions and growing demands for slavery reparations.

King Charles heads to the Caribbean this week on a tour which comes against the backdrop of increasingly vocal demands from the region that Britain pays reparations for its role in the slave trade.