Companies apologise over slavery links and pledge payments to BAME groups

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Two of UK's biggest companies listed on database of firms with historic links to slave trade

“It is inexcusable that one of our founders profited from slavery and argued against its abolition in the 1800s,” he told the newspaper. “We don’t have all the answers, so that is why we are taking time to listen and learn from all the voices, including our team members and charity partners, as we strengthen our diversity and inclusion work.”

 

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What about those slave owning families who made a fortune out of slavery? Richard Drax MP owns 7000 acres of Dorset. Perhaps he should return it in compensation for the vicious crimes of his ancestors.

They've probably just redirected their advertising budget to this new form of advertising.

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