Row Erupts Over Keir Starmer's Plan To 'Push Ahead' With Chagos Handover Deal

Keir Starmer is facing criticism for moving forward with the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, potentially costing the UK £18 billion. The deal includes a 99-year lease for the UK-US naval base on Diego Garcia, with payments linked to inflation. Downing Street sources have disputed the cost calculation, emphasizing the need to protect national security.Critics have accused Starmer of jeopardizing the UK’s relationship with the US and putting national security at risk.

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