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William Gladstone
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Charlie Gladstone will reportedly travel with five other family members to make an apology for what he himself describes as a “crime against humanity” committed by his ancestor John Gladstone.
They are also, it seems, intending to pay reparations to fund further research into the impact of slavery.
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