In the statement, Commonwealth leaders agreed that the 'time has come' for a discussion on the matter, more than 200 years after the slave trade was abolished by the UK parliament.
Keir Starmer yesterday lost his battle to prevent Caribbean nations from using the Commonwealth summit to demand billions in reparations for the British slave trade.
Sir Keir Starmer arriving at a leader's retreat during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa Read More David Lammy's aide is accused of being 'anti-British' The leaders said they 'agreed that the time has come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity'.
Before flying back to the UK, Sir Keir was asked whether he had damaged his relations with Commonwealth nations in his attempt to take a hard line on the issue.
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