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UK fails to keep language on reparations out of Commonwealth communique

Sir Keir Starmer has insisted there had been no discussions about money at a major Commonwealth summit after the UK failed to keep language on reparations out of a joint statement signed by attending nations.

The Prime Minister downplayed the prominence of reparatory justice on the agenda of the gathering in Samoa, saying talks about climate resilience had instead been the “absolute priority” on Saturday.

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