The Latest Breaking News from Commonwealth Heads of Government

Starmer and Lammy ‘absolutely clear’ no cash reparations, says Foreign Secretary

The comments come just weeks after the issue dominated the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM) in Samoa.

Evening Standard · Nov 27, 2024

Starmer remains opposed to apology for slavery at major Commonwealth summit

The Prime Minister’s spokesman insisted talks of reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade are ‘not on the agenda’.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Starmer remains opposed to apology for slavery at major Commonwealth summit

The Prime Minister’s spokesman insisted talks of reparations for the trans-Atlantic slave trade are ‘not on the agenda’.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Prince Charles fears Rwanda visit will be 'awkward' after he 'slammed migrant policy'

The Prince of Wales will represent the Queen during a Commonwealth meeting in Kigali, but sources say he is anxious his message will be drowned out after it was reported he called Priti Patel's policy "appalling"

Daily Mirror · Jun 19, 2022