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Former UK minister demands reparations from Britain’s ex-colonies
Suella Braverman, a right-wing politician, called for Britain’s former colonies to pay reparations for the empire’s 'investment,' claiming the British Empire contributed to building them. The article refutes her claims, citing historical compensation to slave owners and research showing Britain looted resources from colonies like India.
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