Antigua's PM told ITV News Royal Editor Chris Ship it was "no wonder" Kemi Badenoch was not in No 10

The Prime Minister of Antigua, who is hosting King Charles this week and the Commonwealth leader, has insisted the debate about the UK paying reparations does not stop just because Andy Burnham has indicated he is open to making a formal apology for Britain's role in the slave trade.

He warned other countries would be encouraged to carry out future atrocities if no compensation were paid.

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