Apology for slavery? United Kingdom "open" to a retraction, but without financial reparations

The UK may consider apologizing for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, as expressed by Prime Minister Andy Burnham. However, he emphasized that such an apology would not include financial reparations, arguing that current generations should not be held accountable for historical wrongs. Chancellor John Healey echoed this sentiment, stating that acknowledging past injustices does not imply financial responsibility for today's British citizens. The discussion comes as King Charles III visits the Caribbean, where reparations are a significant topic among affected nations. The Caribbean Reparations Commission has been formed to address these historical grievances, and the UN has recognized the transatlantic slave trade as a severe crime against humanity.