What would a slavery apology mean to black Britons?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says he is "open" to the possibility of a formal apology for the UK's role in the transatlantic slave trade, but has ruled out financial reparations.

Kemi Badenoch has said Andy Burnham’s consideration of a formal apology for Britain’s role in the slave trade is a “navel-gazing distraction”.

How do black Britons feel about the prospect?

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