Burnham ‘open’ to formal apology for Britain’s slave trade

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed willingness to consider a formal apology for the British state's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade. In an opinion piece for the Guardian, he emphasized the importance of engaging in difficult discussions with those impacted by the slave trade. Burnham believes that such dialogues are essential for the future of the Commonwealth and reflect a sense of patriotism.