COURT HALTS Shocking Chagos Islands Handover, Sparks Outrage
— A British High Court judge has stopped Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s plan to give away the Chagos Islands, including the vital U.S. base at Diego Garcia, to Mauritius. The court stepped in at 2:30 a.m., telling the government not to sign any deal until a legal challenge is heard.
The lawsuit was filed by a native of Diego Garcia who strongly opposes giving up British land. If the transfer happens, Britain would have to pay ÂŁ52 billion just to lease back military use of the islands for 99 years.
Conservative voices like Nigel Farage have slammed this plan as dangerous and wasteful. They worry that handing over control could put national security at risk — especially since Mauritius is getting closer with China. Many fear this could be another Hong Kong-style mistake.
Even with these warnings, some in government claim that giving up control is “the right thing” for Britain’s safety. For now, though, everything is paused while the court reviews what happens next.
