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15 Caribbean Nations Demand £206b ($270b) in Reparations from UK for Slave Trade

Oct 13, 2024, 08:51 AM

Caribbean nations are set to demand the UK pay £200 billion in reparations for its role in the slave trade at the upcoming Commonwealth summit in Samoa. Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley is leading the charge, with 15 Caribbean countries seeking reparations to the tune of at least £206b ($270b). The demand has sparked significant controversy in the UK, with critics arguing that such reparations could bankrupt the country. King Charles and Prime Minister Keir Starmer are also facing pressure over the issue. Emma Woolf has branded the Caribbean's demand as 'ludicrous.'