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UK Conservatives Oppose £30 Billion Chagos Islands Treaty

6/2/2025

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Conservative peers in the UK are rallying against Sir Keir Starmer's controversial treaty to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This £30 billion deal, spanning 99 years, has sparked fears over national security and taxpayer interests, with Lord Callanan voicing strong opposition, warning it could undermine Britain's sovereignty and defense capabilities.

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Conservative peers in the UK are rallying against Sir Keir Starmer's controversial treaty to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. This £30 billion deal, spanning 99 years, has sparked fears over national security and taxpayer interests, with Lord Callanan voicing strong opposition, warning it could undermine Britain's sovereignty and defense capabilities.