- Tory leader Kemi Badenoch has described consideration of a formal apology for Britain's role in the transatlantic slave trade as a navel-gazing distraction.
- Badenoch stated that Sir Tony Blair's 2006 expression of deep sorrow and regret was sufficient and urged the Commonwealth to look forwards rather than backwards.
- The Prime Minister expressed openness to an official state apology ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, while rejecting calls for financial reparations.
- The UK government intends to offer debt restructuring, renewable energy support, and poverty alleviation initiatives rather than direct financial compensation.
- Denis O'Brien of The Repair Campaign criticised the UK government's position, urging a full and formal apology to Caribbean nations.
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