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Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal

Trump says he can do business with Burnham but criticises 'terrible' Chagos deal
BBC Politics Tuesday 22 September 2026, 18:24 UTC 1 min read
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The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.

The UK has proposed handing the Chagos Islands to Mauritius and paying to lease back an important military base.
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