Richard Holden tears into Labour over Chagos Islands 'mess' - WATCH

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Published: 27/02/2025

- 14:59

Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says Labour’s top brass are “begging” Donald Trump to spare their Chagos blushes by vetoing the arrangement.

The Government is preparing to cede sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, but lease back the military base on Diego Garcia for a 99-year term at a reported cost of almost £9billion.

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