as Caribbean people we are not going to forget our history — we don't just want to hear an apology, we want reparation! - David Lammy

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as Caribbean people we are not going to forget our history — we don't just want to hear an apology, we want reparation!

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About David Lammy

David Lindon Lammy (born 19 July 1972) is a British politician and lawyer who has served as Foreign Secretary since July 2024. A member of the Labour Party, he was first elected as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Tottenham at a by-election in 2000. Lammy held junior ministerial positions under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown between 2002 and 2010.

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Birth Name: David Lindon Lammy

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