In a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer, migrants arriving in the Chagos Islands will be deported to St Helena, over 5,000 miles away. This arrangement is part of negotiations allowing the UK's future use of the Chagos Islands while transferring sovereignty to Mauritius. The government has allocated £6.65 million for St Helena to accommodate incoming migrants until the details are finalized.
Concerns arise about the cultural impact of migrants on St Helena, with councillor Andrew Turner expressing that the island, home to less than 4,500 residents, may face significant changes. He highlighted that any increase in population could indeed lead to a cultural shock, thus raising questions about the local community's readiness for such an adjustment.
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