Number 10's downplaying of its Chagos win is a sign of Trump's unpredictability
Tuesday, 1 April 2025 Getting Donald Trump to sign off the Chagos Islands deal is a big win for Number 10 and a vindication of Sir Keir Starmer's softly, softly approach to the unpredictable president.
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
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch claims the Chagos Islands deal was an example of "Labour chaos", saying, "we should not be paying to surrender British territory to Mauritius”. Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte to Downing Street on Monday as pressure continues to mount on the Prime Minister to hike defence spending. The visit comes after Mr Rutte's visit to Yorkshire earlier in the day with Defence Secretary John Healey. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has praised the advances of AI saying it can be "hugely transformative" for the UK. In a speech delivered at London Tech Week on Monday morning, the prime minister said his government is launching a new skills programme which will allow pupils to get the skills and tools needed to get the AI-powered jobs.
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Sir Keir Starmer visited a primary school in Essex following an announcement that all pupils in England whose families claim universal credit will be eligible for free school meals. The prime minister was joined by the education secretary Bridget Phillipson who described the plans as "a game changer for families". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The expansion of free school meals is a "down payment" on the plan to lift children out of poverty, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he did not rule out scrapping.. Sky News
As protests over immigration raids spiral out of control, U.S President Donald Trump has sent 2,000 National Guard troops into California — but is it even legal?
Governor Gavin Newsom says no, calling it a "serious breach of state sovereignty." Legal experts are divided, citing the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878, which prohibits military involvement in civilian law enforcement.
Trump invoked Title 10, Section 12406 — but critics argue he’s exploiting rebellion laws to justify a power grab.
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At least 27 arrested as Los Angeles protests against ICE immigration raids continue
Thousands have taken to the streets in California to protest against US President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the deployment of National Guard troops.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom announced a lawsuit against Donald Trump over the federalization of the California National Guard without state consent, calling it “illegal, immoral, and unconstitutional.” Newsom accused Trump of igniting and escalating Los Angeles unrest, labeling him a “dictator” and slamming federal overreach as a “blatant power grab.” He vowed to fight Trump’s unilateral intervention in court. In a fiery response to threats of arrest by federal officials, Newsom declared, “Arrest me. Let’s go.” The legal battle begins Monday.
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Tensions in Los Angeles are escalating after Donald Trump deployed hundreds of National Guard troops to tackle protests against his administration's crackdown on.. Sky News
Violent anti-ICE protests erupted in Los Angeles, with demonstrators burning American flags and chanting “F*** Trump.” A viral video drew Elon Musk’s shocked response: “This is crazy.” Trump demanded arrests, deployed 2,000 National Guard troops, and slammed Governor Newsom and Mayor Bass for failing to contain the unrest. LAPD declared an unlawful assembly amid tear gas and flash-bang use. Federal agents arrested undocumented migrants, including gang members. Trump condemned the protests as “radical left riots” and warned of zero tolerance ahead.
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