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sentences that state something as happening or true
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6%
1 of 18 hedged
("reportedly", "may", "according to")
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Politics
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British prime minister Andy Burnham has indicated that he is willing to consider calls for a formal apology for Britain's involvement in the transatlantic slave trade, but has ruled out paying financial reparations for historical injustices.
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he → indicate → injustices
In an article published in The Guardian, Burnham said his government was prepared to engage with countries and communities affected by slavery through a "structured dialogue".
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government → publish → dialogue
He made the remarks ahead of next week's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda, where Caribbean leaders are expected to push for reparations.
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leaders → make → reparations
"Listening to calls for a formal apology on behalf of the British state will form an important part of this process, and I am open to them," Burnham wrote.
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Burnham → listen → them
However, he rejected the argument that people living in Britain today should be financially responsible for crimes committed centuries ago.
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people → reject → crimes
"I do not think that British people today can be held liable for historical wrongs, however heinous, that happened in a different age under different laws and in which they played no personal part," he said.
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he → think → part
The transatlantic slave trade lasted from the 15th to the 19th century, during which millions of Africans were captured, transported and sold into slavery by European traders.
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millions → last → traders
According to the Transatlantic Slave Trade Database, Britain transported an estimated 3.2 million Africans across the Atlantic.
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Britain → accord → Atlantic
At least 12.5 million Africans were abducted and forced into the trade.
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Africans → abduct → trade
The issue is expected to feature prominently at the Commonwealth summit, with Caribbean nations seeking reparations for the lasting impact of slavery and colonial exploitation.
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nations → expect → slavery
Their demands have included debt relief, development funding, better access to education and healthcare, and financial support to deal with climate change.
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demands → include → change
King Charles, who is currently touring the Caribbean, has also acknowledged the suffering caused by slavery.
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who → tour → slavery
Ahead of the summit, he said it was "only right that we should acknowledge the great suffering and injustices of the past".
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we → say → past
Alongside the proposal for dialogue, Burnham said he wanted Britain to take practical steps to help vulnerable countries manage their financial difficulties.
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countries → say → difficulties
He said he hoped to "launch a new drive on debt", including measures that would allow more vulnerable nations to "repay over a longer time period and with better rates".
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nations → say → rates
Antigua and Barbuda Prime Minister Gaston Browne welcomed Burnham's comments and proposals for practical assistance.
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Browne → welcome → assistance
However, he made clear that the Caribbean's demand for reparatory justice had not changed.
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demand → make → justice
"The Caribbean's longstanding position on reparatory justice remains unchanged," Browne said in a Facebook post.
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Browne → remain → post
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