Kemi Badenoch Condemns UK Abstention on UN Slave Trade Reparations Vote
On March 26, 2026, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticised the UK government for abstaining from a UN vote on slave trade reparations. She highlighted that Russia, China and Iran voted to demand trillions in reparations from UK taxpayers. She asked why the Labour government did not vote against the motion, calling their decision “ignorance…or cowardice.” The UN General Assembly motion, backed by 123 countries including Nigeria, Egypt and Ghana, labels the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. It urges nations to pursue structured dialogue and concrete steps to address its lasting social and economic impact. The resolution is part of the African Union’s Decade of Action on Reparations and African Heritage. Badenoch’s reaction underscores deep divisions among global leaders over how to address historic injustices.
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