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David Cameron rules out slavery reparation during Jamaica visit
Source: BBC
David Cameron rules out slavery reparation during Jamaica visit
30 September 2015 UK
David Cameron has ruled out making reparations for Britain's role in the historic slave trade and urged Caribbean countries to "move on".
The prime minister acknowledged that "these wounds run very deep" during his visit to Jamaica, where he faced calls to apologise from campaigners.
He said Britain's role in wiping slavery "off the face of our planet" should be remembered.
Jamaican PM Portia Simpson Miller said she had raised the issue in talks.
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30 September 2015 UK
David Cameron has ruled out making reparations for Britain's role in the historic slave trade and urged Caribbean countries to "move on".
The prime minister acknowledged that "these wounds run very deep" during his visit to Jamaica, where he faced calls to apologise from campaigners.
He said Britain's role in wiping slavery "off the face of our planet" should be remembered.
Jamaican PM Portia Simpson Miller said she had raised the issue in talks.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-34401412
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