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The Politics of Being Unapologetic

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September 14, 2023

The Politics of Being Unapologetic

Source: Redbrick

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak about his opinion.

In line with his predecessors, he refused to apologise for Britain’s harrowing past and stated that instead of looking into the past, one should focus on the inclusivity and tolerance of modern society.

Click here to read the full article published by Redbrick on 13 September 2023.

Author
Maxim Nägele

In a recent prime ministers question, Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy pointed out that no prime minister commenting on Britain’s influence in colonialism has ever apologised but only expressed “sorrow or deep regret” and asked the current PM Rishi Sunak about his opinion.

In line with his predecessors, he refused to apologise for Britain’s harrowing past and stated that instead of looking into the past, one should focus on the inclusivity and tolerance of modern society.

Click here to read the full article published by Redbrick on 13 September 2023.

Author
Maxim Nägele