Listen to Story Slavery, climate change key themes at Commonwealth summit in Samoa New secretary general supports reparations for slavery, colonialism British PM Keir Starmer rejects calls for ...

But cash-strapped Britain and many other colonial powers have baulked at the idea of financial reparations, and London’s diplomats had looked to water down more explicit calls for negotiations.

Commonwealth leaders, ending a week-long summit in Samoa, said on Saturday the time had come for a discussion on whether Britain should commit to reparations for its role in the transatlantic ...

Britain will be forced into having talks about reparations for slavery next year but will not hand over money, Sir Keir Starmer has said. The UK failed to keep language on damages for the ...

Sir Keir Starmer has downplayed the prominence of reparations for slavery being addressed at a Commonwealth summit, saying "none of the discussions have been about money". The prime minister ...

The UK will take part in discussions about reparations next year, despite the British government's insistence that payouts in compensation for slavery would not be on the agenda for this year's ...

The wording was agreed after sustained pressure from some member states, particularly Caribbean countries, despite Britain insisting reparations were “not on the agenda” for the summit. The wording ...

LONDON - Discussions on reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism are gaining momentum, with Caribbean and African nations calling on former colonial powers to engage on the issue.

LONDON (AP) — A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies.

He did not mention slavery or reparations - and for many Caribbean and African countries, his words didn't go far enough. This set-piece speech was the most important moment of the King's trip.

A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British colonies LONDON -- A debate ...