Minister says UK apology over historic role in slave trade won’t lead to financial reparations – UK politics live

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch asserts that Britain should not apologise for its role in the transatlantic slave trade, labelling such a move a navel-gazing distraction. She argues that slavery was a global evil involving multiple regions and warns that apologies could be used by campaigners to seek financial compensation. Meanwhile, discussions continue regarding the Commonwealth summit, with Badenoch questioning the value of attendance as calls for reparations increasingly dominate the agenda for future leaders.