Tharoor Slams UK Over Colonialism Omission in Slavery Apology
Shashi Tharoor criticised Britain after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's post on X about slavery did not mention colonialism. Tharoor said putting a monetary figure on the damage of British rule is difficult. He also said Britain has never formally apologised for the destruction it caused.
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Context: Britain ruled India for nearly two centuries, and debates over whether it should pay compensation or apologise for colonial rule have run for years. Tharoor has long argued this point in public.
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