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Rishi Sunak refuses to apologise for Britain's role in historical slavery in Commons
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament. Picture date: Wednesday April 26, 2023.
RISHI SUNAK refused to apologise for Britain’s role in historical slavery today and rejected a call to commit to reparations when asked in the Commons.
The Prime Minister was asked by Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy to offer a “full and meaningful apology for our country’s role in slavery and colonialism.”
She said: “Prime ministers and heads of state have only ever expressed sorrow or deep regret.
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