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UK signs deal to hand over control of Chagos islands

Sky News Thursday, 22 May 2025
The UK has signed a long-awaited deal to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, Sir Keir Starmer has confirmed.
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News video: Starmer confirms deal signed to hand over Chagos Islands

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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...

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