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Tory MPs Block Chagos Deal Amid Espionage Concerns

10/20/2025

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Tory MPs plan to block Chagos Islands deal next week, arguing China may use it for espionage against Britain.
They aim to force a parliamentary vote to halt payments to Mauritius, potentially totaling £47 billion over the next century.
The move comes amid a Labour scandal over a collapsed China spy case, raising questions about national security adviser Jonathan Powell's involvement in the deal transferring the islands to Mauritius.

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Tory MPs plan to block Chagos Islands deal next week, arguing China may use it for espionage against Britain.
They aim to force a parliamentary vote to halt payments to Mauritius, potentially totaling £47 billion over the next century.
The move comes amid a Labour scandal over a collapsed China spy case, raising questions about national security adviser Jonathan Powell's involvement in the deal transferring the islands to Mauritius.