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Reparations for slavery could be included in Commonwealth document, UK concedes

Sir Keir Starmer has been told that he must come to the table to discuss the ‘ill effects’ of slavery (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

The issue of reparations for slavery could be included in a document due to be signed off at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting this week, the UK has conceded despite opposition from the Prime Minister.

Sir Keir Starmer has been told that he must come to the table to discuss the “ill effects” of slavery, as nations are said to be looking at an agreement that could trigger conversations on the issue.

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