The agreement over the Chagos Islands is positioned as crucial for the long-term future of the US-UK military base on Diego Garcia, the prime minister argued.
Critics argue that surrendering control of the Chagos Islands may open the door for increased Chinese military presence in the Indian Ocean, raising significant geopolitical concerns.
Former Tory prime minister Boris Johnson criticized the decision, claiming it reflects a misguided attempt at political correctness and undermines crucial strategic alliances.
The ongoing political blame game highlights divisions within Conservative leadership as Labour's decision to negotiate has resulted in a split among party members.
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