# STEPHEN GLOVER: Burnham’s comments on slavery are his most destructive blunder yet. This is a man ill-suited to the world stage

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/stephen-glover-burnhams-comments-on-slavery-are-his-most-destructive-blunder-yet-this-is-a-man-ill-suited-to-the-world-stage/
- Published: 2026-11-02T03:01:05+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T04:18:12+00:00
- Original publisher: Daily Mail (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://www.dailymail.com/debate/article-16257071/STEPHEN-GLOVER-Burnham-comments-slavery-destructive-blunder.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Burnham’s remarks on slavery drew criticism ahead of a Commonwealth leaders’ meeting.
- The article distinguishes an apology from expressions of sorrow.
- It cites an £18 trillion reparations estimate.

## Summary

The article argues that Andy Burnham’s reported openness to apologising for Britain’s role in the slave trade was a serious political mistake, particularly ahead of a meeting of Commonwealth leaders. It claims his comments could strengthen calls for reparations and create diplomatic or financial consequences.

The writer contrasts an apology, which he says could imply responsibility, with expressions of sorrow such as those King Charles has made during his Caribbean tour. The article cites a UN judge’s estimate of £18 trillion in reparations, describing it as about six times Britain’s national debt and annual economic output. It also refers to Burnham’s earlier remarks on Scottish independence and closer EU ties as examples of what the writer sees as impulsive statements.

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