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The UK government has denied claims made by the prime minister of Mauritius that it faces paying billions more under a renegotiated deal over the future of the Chagos Islands. Last October, the UK ...
Mr Lammy has doubled down claiming that the deal is a “good one” guaranteeing the use of the airbase for the next 99 years. But the government has refused to publish details and costs of the deal.
Lord Dannatt raised questions about the cost of the deal (Getty Images) Instead, the crossbench peer said Sir Keir should explore handing control of the Chagos Islands to the US, adding that it is ...
The latest concerns about the Chagos agreement come amid signs that President Donald Trump could try to veto the deal because of fears about the impact on the Diego Garcia base.
“Now I know he’s very keen on tariffs, and tariffs are being put on all over the world, and no doubt the EU is going to feel some of it, but with us he was very happy to have a free trade deal ...
A special cabinet meeting has been called in Mauritius on Wednesday to discuss Sir Keir Starmer’s proposals
Now, The Independent understands that Chagossian Voices, a group representing people who originate from the Chagos Islands, has sought legal advice and is willing to take the government to court ...
The Tories have now asked for clarification on what surrendering sovereignty over the Chagos Islands and replacing it with a 99-year lease means for the operation of the base, and the ability to ...