Kemi Badenoch has criticised the UK for abstaining from a UN slavery resolution, arguing Britain should not support moves that could lead to reparations.
Kemi Badenoch has criticised the United Kingdom’s decision to abstain from a United Nations vote declaring slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as major historical injustices. The resolution, adopted with 123 votes in favour, called on countries to consider apologies and reparations, while the UK joined 52 nations in abstaining.
Badenoch faulted the move, questioning why the government did not vote against the resolution, arguing that Britain should not be held financially responsible despite its historical role in abolishing slavery. She described the abstention as “ignorance or cowardice” and warned against potential reparations demands from countries backing the motion.
The resolution, championed by John Mahama, highlights the enduring impact of slavery, with historians estimating millions of Africans were forcibly transported across the Atlantic. Badenoch’s remarks add to ongoing debate over reparations and historical accountability, a topic that has continued to generate global controversy.
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