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David Lammy Defends Chagos Islands Deal Amid Political Controversy

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David Lammy Defends Chagos Islands Deal Amid Political Controversy
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  • David Lammy defends Chagos Islands deal amid political backlash.
  • Mauritian PM Ramgoolam doubts sovereignty agreement's benefit.
    • The deal grants a 99-year lease for Diego Garcia military base.
    • Trump allies, like Marco Rubio, see the deal as a security threat.
    • Lammy states the deal benefits UK and global security interests.
    • Parliament will scrutinize the treaty details next year.
    • Labor negotiated the deal following ICJ's 'unlawful' UK ruling.
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