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The Gladstones’ apology for slavery is the beginning of a hard conversation
After abolition in 1883, the famous family received the largest payout of all from the Slave Compensation Commission — now the process needs to be reversed, argues ROGER McKENZIE
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NEWS that the family of Victorian-era prime minister William Gladstone will travel to Guyana, South America to issue an apology for the part played by their ancestor in the slave trade is to be welcomed.
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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