Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 07:09am on 09 Jul 2026,Thursday International
Former UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman has sparked controversy after saying former British colonies should repay Britain for infrastructure built during the colonial era instead of seeking reparations. Speaking as Jamaica prepares to press its case for slavery reparations, Braverman argued that the British Empire laid the foundations for many modern democracies and deserved gratitude. Her remarks triggered criticism from historians, politicians and activists, who said the Empire extracted far more wealth than it invested. Critics also renewed calls for the return of cultural treasures, including the Kohinoor diamond, and highlighted Britain's compensation of slave owners after slavery was abolished. (PC: The Telegraph India)
