7 hours ago · Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom
What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
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In the Netherlands many felt the move, while welcome, was mishandled and exclusionary, mirroring past inequality Andy Burnham’s pledge to seek a “structured dialogue” with former colonies to help shape Britain’s first formal state apology for slavery marks the UK’s first tentative step down a path the Netherlands set out…
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
Has Britain finally pulled off a diplomatic victory in the row over reparations?
- New development reported by Manchester Evening News
UK to enter formal talks on slavery as Burnham signals possible apology
- New development reported by The Guardian World
‘Neocolonial belch’: what can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
- Picked up by The Guardian World
What can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
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- The GuardianWhat can Britain learn from backlash to Dutch slavery apology?
- Manchester Evening NewsUK to enter formal talks on slavery as Burnham signals possible apology