Britain’s Prime Minister Says He’s Open to a Formal Apology for Slavery

NYT World Saturday 31 October 2026, 03:32 UTC By Michael D. Shear 1 min read

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham of Britain in Glasgow on Friday.

Britain (LOCATION) Andy Burnham (PERSON) Glasgow (LOCATION)

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