UPDATE 1-UK PM Burnham says he is 'open' to formal apology for slavery, but rules out reparations

(Adds comments in paragraphs 6-8) LONDON, Oct 31 (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he is open to calls for a formal apology for Britain's historical role in slavery, before

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