Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn
12 February 2025

Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn

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Eleni Courea discusses the UK’s historic deal to sign sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and why some inside the Labour party are now regretting it. Campaigner Olivier Bancoult outlines why he hopes the deal will go ahead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus