Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn
Why giving up the Chagos Islands could cost Britain £9bn  
Podcast: Today in Focus
Published On: Wed Feb 12 2025
Description: Eleni Courea discusses the UK’s historic deal to sign sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, and why some inside the Labour party are now regretting it. Campaigner Olivier Bancoult outlines why he hopes the deal will go ahead. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus