How enslavement became state-backed operation supported by Conservative and Lib Dem forerunners
Quamina, who was enslaved and trafficked as a child with his mother. His son Jack led the 1823 Demerara rebellion. Left, from top, Robert Peel, John Gladstone and King James II.
- ▪Quamina, who was enslaved and trafficked as a child with his mother.
- ▪His son Jack led the 1823 Demerara rebellion.
- ▪Left, from top, Robert Peel, John Gladstone and King James II.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/ng-interactive/2026/sep/15/enslavement-state-backed-conservative-liberal-democrat-tories-whigs |
| Publication time | Tue, 15 Sep 2026 05:00:28 GMT |
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Quamina, who was enslaved and trafficked as a child with his mother. His son Jack led the 1823 Demerara rebellion. Left, from top, Robert Peel, John Gladstone and King James II. Composite: Guardian/Palesa MonarengView image in fullscreenQuamina, who was enslaved and trafficked as a child with his mother. His son Jack led the 1823 Demerara rebellion. Left, from top, Robert Peel, John Gladstone and King James II. Composite: Guardian/Palesa MonarengEnslaving nationSlaveryHow enslavement became state-backed operation supported by Conservative and Lib Dem forerunnersTory and Whig MPs were central to funding trafficking of enslaved people and many opposed abolition of the slave tradeDavid Conn Investigations correspondent; Illustration by Palesa MonarengTue 15 Sep 2026 01.00…
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