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UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism

UK to review Chagos Islands deal after Trump's latest criticism
BBC Politics Wednesday 23 September 2026, 07:13 UTC 1 min read
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Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has confirmed the review after US president told Andy Burnham the deal was "terrible".
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