UK PM commits to hold UK-Caribbean forum with leaders of the nations most affected by slavery’s legacy next yearEleni Courea reporting from Apia:Keir Starmer has said he understands the “strength of feeling” in the Commonwealth about reparatory justice but that countries should work together to ensure their future is “not in the shadow of the past, but is illuminated by it”.“The UK believes the most effective way to maintain a spirit of respect and dignity is by working together to make sure the future is not in the shadow of the past, but is illuminated by it.” Continue reading…
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Publish date : 2024-10-25 08:45:24
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Starmer confronts slavery reparations and says future should not be ‘in shadow of past’ in Commonwealth address – UK politics live
