King arrives in Antigua and Barbuda as slavery debate continues

Politics · First reported 31 Oct, 02:14 · Updated 10:42

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King Charles arrived in Antigua and Barbuda to preside over the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, as Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he was open to discussing a formal apology for slavery but opposed financial reparations. (6d5afdfa-a961-4988-8fe4-a159b34c0eab)

Charles arrived in Antigua and Barbuda for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, where he is due to give the opening address on Tuesday.
Burnham said he was open to hearing calls for a formal apology as part of structured dialogue, but rejected financial reparations.
The arrival comes amid renewed calls from Caribbean nations for Britain to apologise and provide reparations for its role in the slave trade.

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Meeting: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda (6d5afdfa-a961-4988-8fe4-a159b34c0eab)
Opening address: Charles is due to address representatives of the 56 member states on Tuesday (6d5afdfa-a961-4988-8fe4-a159b34c0eab)
Burnham on apology: Open to hearing calls for a formal apology as part of structured dialogue (6d5afdfa-a961-4988-8fe4-a159b34c0eab)
Burnham on reparations: Does not support financial reparations (6d5afdfa-a961-4988-8fe4-a159b34c0eab)