Andy Burnham has said he is open to the possibility of an apology relating to slavery, according to the description of a daily news podcast examining the issue.
The available material does not set out the circumstances behind Burnham’s position, the form any apology might take or whether a formal proposal has been made. It also does not specify which institution or historical actions an apology would address.
The issue is presented as a question about Burnham’s willingness to consider an apology. No further response, timetable or next steps are provided in the supplied material.
