The UK Government's decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has sparked a furious reaction from GB News hosts Tom Harwood and Emily Carver - with Tom claiming that this is a "free hand" to Mauritius.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Mauritius Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth released a joint statement describing the move as a "historic political agreement on the exercise of sovereignty" over the islands. The deal includes a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia and a financial support package for Mauritius.

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The agreement, announced yesterday, will see Britain relinquish control of the Chagos Islands while maintaining a joint US-UK military base on Diego Garcia{ai:summary}<p>The UK Government's agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has provoked strong criticism from GB News hosts. The deal includes a long-term lease for Diego Garcia and financial support for Mauritius, described as a significant political agreement.</p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

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