Tommy Tainant
Diamond Member
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Nelson, BLM and new voices: why Barbados is ditching the Queen
Michael Safi reports from the ground as island nation prepares to declare itself a republic
Nice to see Charlie apologise for slavery. The same slavery that benefitted his own family so much. And nice to see the spirit of BLM get a name check on this great occasion.
As the great Paul Weller sang "You dont have to take this crap".