The UK government's attempts to transfer sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius are facing challenges from both local and international critics. Mauritian officials and US officials have voiced concerns, while the Chagossian community protests over exclusion.
FollowLabour's botched plans to hand over the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius are unravelling. The Mauritian prime minister has raised doubts about the proposed treaty, questioning the way it was agreed before the country's general election. US officials have also expressed concerns. Meanwhile, the Chagossian community is protesting outside the British Embassy in Mauritius over their exclusion.
Jonathan Powell, the Prime Minister's Special Envoy, is traveling extensively to try to salvage the plans. Despite this, Labour ministers refuse to answer questions, providing only vague comments from government sources and critics. Foreign Secretary David Lammy expressed satisfaction with the deal in a parliamentary committee but refused to disclose details on costs and security implications. Critics, including Priti Patel, argue that handing over the Chagos Islands would be one of the worst deals in history
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