Burnham, described by Al Jazeera English as the UK prime minister, said he is open to a UK apology for slavery. He does not support paying reparations for slavery, according to the report. The statement comes as Commonwealth nations meet in Antigua and Barbuda, Al Jazeera English reported. The report gives only limited details. The exact wording of the statement, and when and where it was made, are not stated. Burnham's reasoning on reparations is not provided. Details of any apology, including its form, timing and conditions, are also unknown.