‘Profound anger’ among black voters over Kemi Badenoch’s slavery remarks
Summary
Operation Black Vote chair David Weaver said Kemi Badenoch’s remarks opposing a British state apology for transatlantic slavery had caused anger and hurt among many Black voters. He urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to apologise, while criticizing the government’s position that an apology would not involve reparations; Burnham has ruled out reparations.Key Facts
- Badenoch said Britain should not apologise for its historical role in slavery, arguing an apology could be used to seek money.
- Weaver described Badenoch’s comments as insulting and said they risked alienating Black voters.
- Weaver said Commonwealth nations seek recognition of continuing effects of colonial legacies on development.
- Burnham said he was open to a formal apology on behalf of the British state but ruled out reparations.
- Weaver said Black voters felt despondent with Labour and taken for granted, particularly over its handling of the Windrush scandal.
- Badenoch became the first Black woman to lead a major British political party in 2024.
- Operation Black Vote is a non-partisan civil rights group founded in 1996.
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