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King Charles acknowledges ‘painful’ past as calls for slavery reparations grow at Commonwealth summit
Some leaders had hoped Charles might use his speech at Chogm in Samoa as an opportunity to apologise for Britain’s colonial past. King Charles acknowledged “painful aspects” of Britain’s past while ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
Commonwealth leaders agree to consider reparations for historic slavery
Pledge comes despite British efforts to prevent the issue from being mentioned in official communiqueWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
King Charles acknowledges 'painful' slavery past as calls for reparations intensify
King Charles said the Commonwealth should acknowledge its “painful” history, as African and Caribbean nations push for reparations for Britain’s role in transatlantic slavery.Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Labour MPs urge Keir Starmer to clarify stance on non-cash slavery reparations
No 10 says issue is off the table for Commonwealth summit but other nations are prepared to defy UK. Labour MPs have urged Keir Starmer to clarify his government’s position on non-cash reparations ...World - The Guardian - October 25 -
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Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy
Speaking in Nigeria, the UK foreign secretary said he wanted Britain to develop relations with Africa.Top stories - BBC News - November 4 -
Time has come for reparations dialogue, Commonwealth heads agree
The UK had previously insisted the subject was not on the agenda at the leaders' summit in Samoa.Top stories - BBC News - October 26 -
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Britain's foreign secretary says slavery reparations not about cash transfer
Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing ...World - ABC News - November 4 -
Why white working-class Britons should fight to secure colonial slavery reparations | Nels Abbey
The country grew rich from slavery, but those who directly benefited the most – and still do – were wealthy. They exploited everyone. So it’s a “no” to reparations, yet again. No to repairing the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
We want 'strong' UK-China relationship, says Starmer
The first in-person meeting since 2018 comes as the PM prioritises shoring up support for Ukraine.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
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Calls for reparations for Britain's slave trade are rooted in dark legacy
A debate about reparations for Britain’s role in the slave trade overshadowed a summit in Samoa of the Commonwealth, many of whose member nations were once British coloniesWorld - ABC News - October 25 -
UK’s Starmer to hold talks with China’s Xi
Prime minister intent on strengthening relations with Beijing despite tensions over security and human rightsWorld - Financial Times - 6 days ago -
King Charles tells summit the past can't be changed as leaders ask Britain to reckon with slavery
King Charles III has told a summit of Commonwealth countries in Samoa that the past could not be changed as he indirectly acknowledged calls from some of Britain’s former colonies for a reckoning ...World - ABC News - October 25 -
Former aide Sue Gray rejects Starmer’s job offer
Ex-chief of staff had been lined up for part-time role as link with devolved nations and regionsBusiness - Financial Times - November 12 -
Starmer congratulates Trump in first phone call
The PM and president-elect agreed UK-US relations will "continue to thrive", No 10 says.Top stories - BBC News - November 6 -
Here’s what Keir Starmer gets wrong about reparations: we’ve made them before, but now we have to do it right | Kojo Koram
The call for justice is not going away. Rather than ignore it, Labour should be entering the conversation – and shaping it. You could be mistaken for thinking that reparations are some wacky idea ...World - The Guardian - October 30 -
Starmer attempts to define 'working people' tax pledge ahead of Budget
The prime minister is under pressure to set out who he is excluding from possible tax increases.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Macron and Starmer vow 'unwavering' Ukraine support after marking Armistice Day
The leaders' discussions also focused on the Middle East and the problems caused by migration in Europe.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Trump victory seen as blow to climate action ahead of COP summit
World’s most important climate talks potentially undermined by expected US policy shiftWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
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Congratulations, your serene highness: Starmer, Farage and Lammy call Trump | John Crace
The PM offers warm compliments, Farage a trip to Clacton, and the president-elect tries his best to remember them both. Rory Stewart : Ladies and gentlemen, I give you the 47th president of the ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Starmer touts UK climate leadership but resists call for more public finance
UK’s prime minister is one of only two G7 leaders at UN COP29Business - Financial Times - November 12 -
Starmer calls for strong UK-China relationship as he meets with Xi in Brazil
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he wants a strong and durable relationship with China as he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in BrazilWorld - ABC News - 5 days ago -
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Cop29 live: oil bosses given red carpet treatment at climate summit
At least 123 oil and gas bosses and staff invited as ‘guests’ by Azerbaijani government and given host country badges, the Guardian has learned. According to an interesting piece in the Africa ...World - The Guardian - November 15 -
UK MPs call for transparency to help tackle tax evasion in overseas territories
Speedy establishment of public registers of beneficial ownership seen as vital in crackdownWorld - Financial Times - 5 days ago -
G20 summit calls for more aid to Gaza and an end to the war in Ukraine
Leaders of the world’s 20 major economies called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid to war-torn Gaza and an end to hostilities in the Mideast and Ukraine, issuing a joint declaration that ...World - ABC News - 4 days ago -
Georgia PM rejects vote-rigging claims in BBC interview as president calls mass rally
Irakli Kobakhidze tells the BBC his ruling party won the vote by a landslide, but the president says it was a fraud.Top stories - BBC News - October 28 -
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Pence calls on Senate to reject RFK Jr. nomination over abortion views
Former Vice President Mike Pence is urging GOP senators to reject President-elect Trump's nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) because of ...Politics - The Hill - November 15
