Britain's 'critical' base on the Chagos Islands could become 'worthless', warns former Nato Commander

Georgia Pearce

By Georgia Pearce


Published: 03/10/2024

- 15:19

Sir Keir Starmer has been criticised for handing back British-owned territory to Mauritius, following a 200-year row over the islands.

The Labour premier announced today that the Chagos Islands will be handed back after losing a unanimous vote in the United Nations, with a loss of support for the UK's claim by international communities.

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