Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has faced fierce criticism over his connection to a lawyer who represented Mauritius in the Chagos Islands dispute.

Political commentator Madeline Grant told GB News that Phillip Sands KC, described as "one of his closest friends," has acted for the Mauritian government.

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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has faced fierce criticism over his connection to a lawyer who represented Mauritius in the Chagos Islands dispute.Political commentator Madeline Grant told GB News that Phillip Sands KC, described as "one of his closest friends," has acted for the Mauritian government...{ai:summary}<p>Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is under scrutiny for his ties to lawyer Phillip Sands KC, who represented Mauritius in the Chagos Islands dispute. Political commentator Madeline Grant highlighted Sands as one of Starmer's close friends, raising concerns about potential conflicts. </p><p>#politics</p>

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