Starmer urged by Commonwealth leaders to discuss slavery reparations

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attended the welcome reception for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa (Stefan Rousseau/PA) - (PA Wire)

Sir Keir Starmer has been told by Commonwealth leaders he must come to the table to discuss reparations for the “ill effects” of slavery.

Commonwealth nations are looking at an agreement that could begin conversations on the issue through a communique, according to the BBC.