The slave trade made Scotland rich. Now we must pay our blood-soaked debts

The Caribbean countries that our forefathers so ruthlessly exploited are asking for financial reparations. Let’s not deepen our shame by refusing them

• The Guardian

At the turn of the year, after the giving, receiving and splurging are over, eyes turn wearily to outstanding bills, upcoming liabilities and the settling of accounts.

This year, thanks to…

• The slave trade made…