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House of Lords Votes to Renegotiate Costly Chagos Treaty

1/6/2026

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The House of Lords voted to renegotiate Chagos Islands treaty with Mauritius.
The amendment would allow the UK to halt payments if Diego Garcia military base becomes unusable.
It also aims to secure environmental protections.
Experts warn the deal could cost taxpayers £35 billion.
James Cartlidge criticized the deal as harmful to taxpayers, national security, and the environment, and urged Sir Keir Starmer to abandon the bill after Lords' vote.

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The House of Lords voted to renegotiate Chagos Islands treaty with Mauritius.
The amendment would allow the UK to halt payments if Diego Garcia military base becomes unusable.
It also aims to secure environmental protections.
Experts warn the deal could cost taxpayers £35 billion.
James Cartlidge criticized the deal as harmful to taxpayers, national security, and the environment, and urged Sir Keir Starmer to abandon the bill after Lords' vote.