Tory Criticism
Shadow Justice Secretary Robert Jenrick has strongly criticized Labour's plan to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling it "the worst deal I can ever remember." He expressed concerns about giving away British territory to an ally of China and questioned the significant financial implications of the agreement.
Labour's Response
Labour has pointed out that negotiations regarding the Chagos Islands began under previous Tory governments. They argue that complying with an advisory ruling from the International Court of Justice is crucial to uphold Mauritius' claims to the islands and maintain the Diego Garcia military base.
American Perspective
American podcaster Natalie Winters, who has close ties to the White House, criticized the proposed deal, referring to it as a "horrific deal" and highlighting concerns about the implications it could have as a precedent. There are suggestions that the US administration, including former President Donald Trump, may have a say in the final decision.
