Reform UK to block visas for Ghana, Nigeria, Jamaica over slavery reparations
A row has erupted after Nigel Farage’s party, Reform UK, unveiled plans to refuse visas to nationals from countries pursuing compensation for the transatlantic slave trade, drawing sharp criticism from Caribbean leaders.
The proposal, announced on Tuesday, would target states advocating for reparations, including members of the Commonwealth such as Ghana and Jamaica.
Reform UK, which currently holds a small number of seats in parliament but is polling strongly ahead of the next general election, said the measure is intended to push back against what it sees as unfair demands on Britain.
The party’s home affairs lead, Zia Yusuf, argued that calls for reparations overlook Britain’s role in abolishing slavery and enforcing its ban globally, describing such demands as offensive.
