UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has said the concept of reparations for former colonial nations affected by slavery "is not about the transfer of cash".In his first comments since 56 Commonwealth leaders in October signed a joint letter saying "the time has come" for a conversation about reparations,

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy says reparations for the U.K.’s role in the slave trade are not about the “transfer of cash” and reiterated his country’s position that leans toward focusing on the future.

Foreign Secretary says the focus on money was overly ‘simplistic’ and it would not be appropriate during a cost-of-living crisis

Slavery reparations need to be about future, not just cash, says Lammy - The Foreign Secretary is in Africa as he pursues a ‘fresh approach’ to partnerships across the continent.