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Miliband says slavery apology will not bring cost for UK taxpayers
Miliband said the government’s new approach could include cooperation on projects and debt write-offs, but would not add to taxpayer costs.
- UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband has said British taxpayers will not face additional costs as a result of the government's willingness to consider a formal apology for the country's role in the transatlantic slave trade.
- Miliband ruled out financial reparations, arguing that compensation for historical slavery was neither practical nor feasible for the UK.
- Prime Minister Andy Burnham has opened the door to an official state apology and proposed structured discussions with Commonwealth countries to address the historical legacy of slavery.
- Miliband criticised previous British governments for avoiding the issue, saying their reluctance to confront the country's history had caused disappointment among Commonwealth partners.
- The UK government plans to conclude discussions within a year, while allocating £40 million over three years from existing budgets to support infrastructure and green energy projects in the Caribbean.
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UK taxpayers will not pay penny more for new approach to Commonwealth – Miliband
The Prime Minister has left the door open to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the state for Britain’s involvement in the slave trade.
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Ed Miliband Slams Tony Blair For Not Apologising For Britain's Role In The Slave Trade
Ed Miliband has criticised Tony Blair’s approach to Britain’s role in the slave trade.The foreign secretary accused the former prime minister of taking a “sorry, not sorry” approach by not making a full apology on behalf of the UK when he was in No.10.Miliband all-but confirmed that Andy Burnham will apologise – but insisted it would not cost the government “a penny more” amid calls from African and Caribbean countries for reparations.Burnham is…
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