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UK PM Burnham open to slavery apology, rules out reparations
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Saturday he is open to a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.[4, 5, 8] His government will consider apologizing for the first time as it seeks to strengthen relations with nations in Africa and the Caribbean.[3, 9] The New York Times described the comments as a major change in British policy, but said they are unlikely to satisfy those hoping reparations will follow.[2]
King Charles arrived in Antigua and Barbuda to address Commonwealth leaders.[10] The Guardian reported that activists plan protests with messages including "Reparations now" as the King and Burnham travel through St John's during the summit next week.[1]
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How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 7 rated outlets that covered it, 2 are left of center, 2 are center and 3 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group). 3 more are not rated.
Too few left- or right-leaning outlets to compare: 2 of 42 left-leaning, 2 of 33 center and 3 of 38 right-leaning outlets covered it.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The New York Times (−0.70), The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: NBC News (−0.49), ABC News (−0.19).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: The Washington Times (+1.27), Breitbart (+2.03).
Not rated Al Jazeera, Los Angeles Times, Sky News. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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