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UK Faces Backlash Over Chagos Islands Deal

  • The UK government is under scrutiny for its plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, along with a £9bn payment, while retaining a 99-year lease on the Diego Garcia military base.
  • Foreign Office Minister Stephen Doughty faced tough questions on Sky News, deflecting specifics about the financial details of the arrangement.
  • Critics, including opposition MPs and senior Downing Street figures, express concerns over the deal's cost and potential impact on national security and relations with the US.

Source: Express, 4 News, Theguardiantheguardian

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