Tory Leader Hopeful Jenrick Wades Into Reparations Row

Robert Jenrick, a Tory leadership hopeful, is facing backlash for suggesting former colonies owe the UK a “debt of gratitude” for inheriting democratic institutions from the British Empire. His comments come amidst calls for reparations to be paid to former colonies over the slave trade. UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesperson stated that the government is focused on looking forward and working with Commonwealth countries on future challenges, rather than paying reparations.

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