India, Oct. 31 -- British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that he is open to the thought of Britain apologising for historic trade, but he ruled out making any financial reparations. His comments coincide with a 9 day Caribbean tour. The monarch previously acknowledged the slave trade but stopped short of an apology.

Andy Burnham's Latest Statement

In a recent article piece for the British news outlet The Guardian published before the Commonwealth summit Prime Minister Andy Burnham voiced his own deep sadness and regret regarding the suffering endured by millions of Africans throughout the transatlantic slave trade.

He called the trade a "brutal and barbaric violation" of human rights, emphasising how enslaved people were torn from ...