Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband says official apology for slavery will not cost taxpayers | Newscast

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Chris Mason has been joined by Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband in Antigua for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. They discussed the government considering formally apologising for the UK's role in the transatlantic slave trade. The foreign secretary said any apology will not lead to higher costs for UK taxpayers after Prime Minister Andy Burnham said the UK will not pay reparations to affected countries, but did not say whether his new approach could involve additional taxpayer money. Subscribe to our channel here: https://bbc.in/bbcnews For the latest news download the BBC News app or visit BBC.com/news #UKPolitics BBCNews

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