Burnham said he wanted to “express my sorrow and regret for the pain and suffering of so many millions and to recognise the way it still shapes our world today”, but insisted reparations were not “the right answer”.
The British premier argued that "we need to face up to the past".
UK PM Andy Burnham Open To Slavery Apology, But Rejects Reparations
Oct 31, 2026 | 2:34 PM
