Keir Starmer, Chagos Islands

Starmer and Badenoch clash over Chagos Islands deal at PMQs
The Tory leader says Labour's negotiations could cost the UK billions; the prime minister questions whether Badenoch has been "properly briefed" on UK security.
Sir Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands deal after Tory leader brands it 'immoral surrender'
Sir Keir Starmer has defended the controversial Chagos Islands deal after the Conservative leader branded it an "immoral surrender". The Government plans to give the British Indian Ocean Territory back to Mauritius and pay to lease the strategically important US-UK military base on the largest island, Diego Garcia.
Keir Starmer’s Chagos deal is a betrayal of Britain
What a fool I was. In 2020, my wife, our son and I endured a miserable, lonely Christmas, because we were dutifully following the lockdown rules.
Row Erupts Over Keir Starmer's Plan To 'Push Ahead' With Chagos Handover Deal
The PM has made reportedly concessions to Mauritius which could see the UK paying Mauritius billions more to take over the territory.
Starmer to 'push ahead' with Chagos Islands deal despite American concerns over threat of Chinese influence
Sir Keir Starmer “intends to push ahead” with the deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, the prime minister of Mauritius has told his parliament.
UK's Starmer wants 'strong protections' for military base in Chagos Islands deal
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Friday told his Mauritian counterpart, Navin Ramgoolam, that he wants "strong protections", including from "malign influence", for a U.S.-British military base on Diego Garcia,
Trump still considering Chagos Islands deal veto as Starmer tries to close deal
Trump still considering Chagos Islands deal veto as Starmer tries to close deal - With reports the UK and Mauritius have agreed new terms on the Indian Ocean archipelago, a White House spokesperson to
Keir Starmer insists Chagos Islands deal is 'vital to national security'
Keir Starmer has insisted that a deal on the 'legal certainty' of the Chagos Islands is 'vital to national security'.
PMQs LIVE: Keir Starmer gears up for clash with Kemi Badenoch after Brexit betrayal
Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch will clash at the Despatch box today when they go head-to-head at Prime Minister's Questions. The Tory leader will have lots to take aim at during a week where Sir Keir has cosied up to the EU in an attempt to strengthen ties with the bloc.
Keir Starmer’s 'national security' justification for Chagos surrender proposed by friend
A friend of the PM's who campaigns in favour of Britain handing the islands to Mauritius previously made the argument.
Revealed: Starmer’s friend is source of Chagos ‘national security’ claims
Sir Keir Starmer’s “national security” justification for handing over the Chagos islands was proposed by one of his closest friends, who represented Mauritius in a case against the UK ...
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Chagos Islands surrender excuse branded ‘outrageously facile’ as ex-Royal Navy chief blasts Keir Starmer: ‘Absolutely ludicrous!’
A former Nato Commander has branded Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's proposed Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius a ...
Top Tory rubbishes 'nonsense' explanation by Keir Starmer for Chagos surrender
Former Conservative security minister Tom Tugendhat rejects comments by the Prime Minister's official spokesman.
Britain Denies Reports It Will Pay More to Finalise Chagos Islands Deal
Britain struck a deal in October to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius - a former colony that became ...