UK was ‘vehement’ slavery reparations should not be on Commonwealth summit agenda

British officials initially insisted that slavery reparations remain off the formal CHOGM agenda in Antigua and Barbuda, even suggesting the Prime Minister might not attend. However, the UK has since agreed to a structured dialogue on reparatory justice. Ralph Gonsalves of the Repair Campaign welcomed this decision, despite the UK's initial resistance. The Prime Minister is now scheduled to fly to the summit on Monday after opening the door to a potential slavery apology.