British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice, but slavery reparations remain off the formal agenda for the Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda. Ralph Gonsalves said British officials initially opposed including the issue and warned Burnham would not attend if it was formally added. Burnham has also expressed openness to a formal apology for Britain’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
WHO:
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham
WHAT:
Andy Burnham agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice while the issue remained off the Commonwealth summit’s formal agenda.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 1, 2026 at 2:50 PM ET
WHERE:
Antigua and Barbuda
WHY:
The dialogue concerns reparatory justice for slavery and Britain’s role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade.
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