Charles Gladstone

Charlie McCann, an Economist reporter, and Charles Gladstone, a descendant of slave-owner Sir John Gladstone, explore the deep waters of inherited guilt and reconciliation. They discuss the Gladstone family's apology in Guyana for their ancestor's role in slavery. The conversation sheds light on the broader reparations debate emerging among Commonwealth nations. With personal anecdotes, they address the emotional weight of acknowledging such a legacy while highlighting the complexities and societal implications of their family's historical ties to exploitation.