‘Ignorance or cowardice?’ — Kemi Badenoch says UK should have voted against UN slavery resolution

‘Ignorance or cowardice?’ — Kemi Badenoch says UK should have voted against UN slavery resolution

Kemi Badenoch, leader of the Conservatives, has questioned the United Kingdom’s decision to abstain from the landmark United Nations resolution declaring slavery and the transatlantic slave trade as one of the greatest injustices against humanity.

The resolution was adopted with 123 votes in favour and three against – the United States, Israel and Argentina.