Sir Keir Starmer defended the Chagos deal in the House of Commons saying the deal was welcomed by our allies and ciriticised by the adversaries. It comes as government faces calls to suspend the deal and handing the Chagos Islands back to Mauritius. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The Chagos Islands deal is “good value”, the armed forces minister has said, rejecting claims that the government’s estimation of the overall cost was misleading. Officials said the deal amounted to £3.4 billion and was comparable to what allies paid for leasing bases in the region. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A Conservative MP has slammed the government’s decision to sign over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as the "worst deal on earth". Shadow policing minister Matt Vickers said the deal is a "disaster for Britain" which will cost the taxpayer £101m per year.
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UK hands sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius after last-minute legal delay
Under the agreement, the UK will pay Mauritius €120 million each year to lease back their military base for at least 99 years.
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Sir Keir Starmer confirms he has signed an agreement to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius in a deal that will cost £101 million per year. Speaking from the UK's military headquarters, the prime minister says the base is "one of the most significant contributions that we make to our security relationship with the United States". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Brigitte Macron leaves President Emmanuel Macron hanging once again! During their recent state visit to London, cameras caught the French First Lady flat-out refusing her husband’s hand as he tried to help her down the plane stairs. This latest snub follows a string of public spats, fueling rumors of deep tension in the Macron marriage. Body language experts warn this isn’t just playful — it’s a power move. With mounting pressure on Macron at home, could this personal drama become a political disaster? Watch the full awkward moment and the reaction it’s sparking worldwide!
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Sir Keir Starmer and President Emmanuel Macron lay wreaths at the statue of General Charles de Gaulle in Carlton Gardens in London. Joined by Lady Victoria Starmer and Brigitte Macron, the ceremony forms part of day one of the French President’s state visit to the UK. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn