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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Maira Butt

Commonwealth chief calls on King Charles to apologise for Britain’s historical role in slave trade

King Charles should issue an apology for Britain’s historical role in the slave trade, the secretary general of the Commonwealth has said.

Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey said that the “time has come” for a discussion about reparations ahead of the King’s visit to the Caribbean.

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