Labour Defends Slavery Apology Stance Amid Tory Backlash

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Foreign Office minister Chris Elmore defended the government approach as constructive and mature.

Sir Oliver Dowden warned the policy could inevitably lead to demands for financial reparations.

Downing Street has ruled out any financial compensation despite opening talks on an apology.

Caribbean and West African governments have welcomed the new diplomatic dialogue.

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