Politics

UK Agrees to Time-Bound Talks on Transatlantic Slave Trade Harms

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The UK has agreed to structured, time-bound talks on the historical harms of the slave trade.

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Commonwealth leaders confirmed the diplomatic engagement following recent summits.

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Downing Street has firmly ruled out paying financial reparations.

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Discussions will focus on shared history, education and cultural understanding rather than fiscal restitution.

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