Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says Labour’s top brass are “begging” Donald Trump to spare their Chagos blushes by vetoing the arrangement.

The Government is preparing to cede sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, but lease back the military base on Diego Garcia for a 99-year term at a reported cost of almost £9billion.

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Shadow Paymaster General Richard Holden says Labour’s top brass are “begging” Donald Trump to spare their Chagos blushes by vetoing the arrangement.The Government is preparing to cede sovereignty of the Indian Ocean islands to Mauritius, but lease back the military base on Diego Garcia for a 99-year...{ai:summary}<p>Labour officials are reportedly urging Donald Trump to intervene and veto the UK government's plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. The arrangement includes leasing back the military base on Diego Garcia for 99 years at an estimated cost of £9 billion. #politics</p>

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