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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Ben Hatton

Sunak refuses to apologise for UK role in historical slavery when challenged

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The Prime Minister refused to apologise for the UK’s role in historical slavery and colonialism, and rejected a call to commit to reparations when challenged in the Commons.

Rishi Sunak said he was committed to ensuring the UK is an “inclusive and tolerant” society, and said trying to “unpick our history is not the right way forward”.

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