Why Is Mauritius Demanding £800 Million A Year And Billions In Reparations From UK

The UK-Mauritius negotiations over the Chagos Islands have reached an impasse, with Mauritius escalating its demands to unprecedented levels. At the heart of the dispute is a staggering request for £800 million annually and billions in reparations. Negotiations over the Chagos Islands between the UK and Mauritius have hit a major hurdle, with Mauritius reportedly demanding £800 million annually and billions in reparations. The talks, already fraught with controversy, are now under heightened scrutiny. Rising Demands Amid Stalled Negotiations Mauritius has rejected a proposed agreement and significantly escalated its financial demands, according to reports. A source familiar with the discussions revealed to The Sunday Times: “They wanted crazy money. They were talking £800 million a year for as long as we wanted to keep the base there, plus billions of pounds in reparations.” The UK’s Downing Street has declined to disclose the financial offer made for a 99-year lease of Diego Garcia, the largest island in the Chagos Archipelago, which hosts a vital Anglo-American military base. Labour Faces Pressure From Mauritius Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting calls to abandon what critics have described as the “surrender” of the strategically significant archipelago. Concerns are growing that Labour is...