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‘The shame is ours’: Keir Starmer issues formal state apology over forced adoptions

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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer formally apologized for the British state's role in forced adoptions, saying he was deeply sorry for what happened. According to the Guardian, the apology comes after decades of campaigning by affected mothers and children. The government is providing funding to help people access adoption records and reconnect with biological families.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/jul/02/keir-star...

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