In the run-up to the Commonwealth heads of government meeting, the UK government firmly stated it would not issue an official state apology or engage deeply on reparations.
While King Charles acknowledged Britain's painful past, he emphasized looking forward, suggesting we can only learn lessons from history rather than address past wrongs directly.
Despite initial pushback from No 10, discussions among Commonwealth leaders revealed a consensus that a meaningful dialogue about reparative justice is overdue for forging a future based on equity.
Diane Abbott welcomed the possibility of non-financial reparative justice, indicating a shift in Starmer's stance, although concerns about the vagueness of this term persist among campaigners.
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