During his trip to Nigeria, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy argued that addressing the slave trade is not about cash transfers, especially during a global cost-of-living crisis. He emphasized the need for Commonwealth leaders to use the "right language" and understand history to make better future choices.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed a preference for looking forward instead of engaging in lengthy discussions about reparations linked to Britain's colonial past. Despite calls for "meaningful, respectful and truthful" discussions regarding reparatory justice, he has firmly rejected the idea of monetary compensation.
The estimated number of Africans taken during the transatlantic slave trade ranges from 12.5 million to possibly 28 million, highlighting the depth of suffering caused by Britain's colonial actions. There are growing demands from African nations for a reckoning and dialogue about the past, beyond just financial reparations.
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