U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham open to discussing formal apology for slavery

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated his government is open to considering a formal apology for Britain's historical role in the transatlantic slave trade.

Writing in an opinion piece ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, Mr. Burnham ruled out financial reparations while offering structured dialogue to affected nations.

The Prime Minister announced a debt restructuring initiative for poor Commonwealth countries to be led by former U.K. Prime Minister Gordon Brown.