Shadow Foreign Minister Wendy Morton has said that the previous Conservative administration "halted talks" over the handover of the Chagos Islands, questioning Labour's motive for re-starting negotiations.<br>

Speaking on GB News, Morton claimed the Mauritians "have got the Labour Government over a barrel" by wanting "a shorter lease for more money".

Shadow Foreign Minister Wendy Morton has said that the previous Conservative administration "halted talks" over the handover of the Chagos Islands, questioning Labour's motive for re-starting negotiations.Speaking on GB News, Morton claimed the Mauritians "have got the Labour Government over a barre...{ai:summary}<p>Shadow Foreign Minister Wendy Morton criticized the Labour government for re-initiating talks on the Chagos Islands, claiming the previous Conservative administration had already halted discussions. She suggested that the Mauritian demands for a shorter lease at a higher price put Labour in a difficult position. #foreignaffairs</p>

Tories 'halted talks' on Chagos Islands handover, says Shadow Foreign Minister

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