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2 outlets · filed 31 October 2026

Burnham 'open' to slavery apology - as King continues Caribbean tour

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Andy Burnham has said he is "open" to calls for Britain to make a formal apology for its role in the slave trade as the King continues his tour of the Caribbean.

What the coverage shows

Both outlets frame the story around Andy Burnham being open to a formal apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade, and both pair that with the wider context of the issue. Sky News uniquely adds that this comes as the King continues his Caribbean tour, while the BBC’s extract alone notes that the British government has never formally apologised despite repeated calls from Commonwealth leaders.

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