Badenoch claims British empire was force for good overall: ‘We have had enough of apologies’
Badenoch said Britain owes no new apology or cash and warned that Commonwealth summits could be boycotted if reparations demands continue.
- On Saturday, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch warned Britain should reconsider attending Commonwealth summits if countries continue demanding reparations for the historical slave trade.
- The comments precede a Commonwealth leaders' summit hosted by Antigua next week, where King Charles is expected to address slavery with unflinching honesty and sincere sorrow.
- Badenoch called the British Empire 'overall a force for good' and argued British taxpayers should not be held responsible for historical injustices, noting 'more than $100 billion of debt was eventually written off' about 25 years ago.
- Chancellor John Healey defended the government's stance on the BBC's Sunday With Laura Kuenssberg programme, stating Britons should not accept financial liability for the slave trade 'in which they had no role.'
- Badenoch accused some political elites of using historical debates to deflect from present-day economic failures, as BMG polling indicates she is currently the UK's most popular leader ahead of Labour.
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Kemi Badenoch Torched By Antigua Prime Minister Over Opposition To Slavery Reparations
Kemi Badenoch has been torched by the prime minister of Antigua over her opposition to paying reparations for the slave trade.Gaston Browne said it was “no wonder she is leader of the opposition”.Prime minister Andy Burnham has said he is “open” to making an official apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade, but is also opposed to paying reparations.The issue is set to dominate the Conservative Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) taking pla…
HER statement came after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that he was considering the possibility of a formal apology.
The Tory leader criticalised the prime minister for considering a formal apology for slavery Source link:
Tory leader Kemi Badenoch opposes formal British apology for slave trade, calls it a 'navel-gazing distraction'
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed calls for a formal British apology for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, arguing it distracts from present issues and may lead to financial demands. Her comments come as Prime Minister Andy Burnham considers the possibility of an apology ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
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