UK government refuses slavery reparations as Jamaica urges king to act
- Britain expresses sorrow over slavery, but rejects financial compensation.
- The United Kingdom’s government has reiterated that it rejects reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade as Jamaica has petitioned King Charles III over the issue.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s spokesperson said on Monday that “the UK does not and will not pay reparations”.
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- Britain expresses sorrow over slavery, but rejects financial compensation.
- The United Kingdom’s government has reiterated that it rejects reparations for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade as Jamaica has petitioned King Charles III over the issue.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s spokesperson said on Monday that “the UK does not and will not pay reparations”.
Sources: Al Jazeera