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UK agrees to talks addressing 'historical harms' of slavery

The Independent and Sky News describe the same event in different terms.

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What happened The UK has agreed to engage in "structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith" talks that address the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Commonwealth leaders have said.
The headline split The left frames it as "UK agrees to talks to address 'historical harms' of slave trade with Commonwealth leaders". The right frames it as "UK agrees to talks addressing 'historical harms' of slavery".
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WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

Left / center-leftUK agrees to talks to address 'historical harms' of slave trade with Commonwealth leaders

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Right / center-rightUK agrees to talks addressing 'historical harms' of slavery

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Sky NewsNews report · Nov 5, 1:30 AM

UK agrees to talks addressing 'historical harms' of slavery

The UK has agreed to engage in "structured, time-bound, inclusive and good-faith" talks that address the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, Commonwealth leaders have said.

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The IndependentNews report · Nov 4, 11:28 PM

UK agrees to talks to address 'historical harms' of slave trade with Commonwealth leaders

It comes after Prime Minister Andy Burnham opened the door to a formal apology on behalf of the UK

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