Starmer accused of defence spend ‘cover-up’ in row over how £9bn Chagos deal is funded

Sir Keir Starmer is facing accusations of a “cover-up” regarding his defense spending increase, specifically in relation to funding the handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Prime Minister Kemi Badenoch criticized Sir Keir for not disclosing where the money for Chagos was coming from, suggesting it may come from the defense budget. The UK is negotiating to return control of the archipelago to Mauritius, with the government yet to reveal the costs associated with renting back the Diego Garcia airbase as part of the deal.

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