The Independent advocates for accessible, quality journalism, highlighting their commitment to reporting on significant issues like reproductive rights and climate change without paywalls. They stress the importance of funding journalism to cover both sides of the narrative. The article also discusses the controversial plans regarding the Chagos Islands, with former army chief Lord Dannatt critiquing Prime Minister Starmer's proposed cession of control to Mauritius. He questions the financial feasibility of the deal and emphasizes prioritizing UK defense spending instead.
It is very hard to find good news in the prime minister's deal to cede control of the Indian Ocean archipelago, and raised questions about how the agreement would be paid for.
If we think we can find 18 billion pounds to buy off Mauritius, frankly, there are much better uses for that 18bn, not the least of which is on the army and on UK defence.
Collection
[
|
...
]