Sir Keir Starmer has officially handed over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, ending British ownership of the territory, which dates back to 1814. The UK government claims this deal will enhance global security by resolving a long-standing dispute.

The Chagos Islands include Diego Garcia, which is home to a significant US-UK military base. In a joint statement, Prime Minister Starmer and Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth confirmed that Mauritius is now recognised as the sovereign authority over the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy stated that the agreement ensures the continued operation of the military base, which was previously threatened by legal challenges and disputes over sovereignty.

Alex Phillips discusses what this move means with Defence Fellow at the Yorktown Institute, Robert Clarke and political commentator, Mayuran Senthilnathan.

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