UK politics live: Keir Starmer defends Chagos Islands return as Argentina demands Falklands back
On the second day of the row over the Chagos Islands, Sir Keir Starmer has defended the government’s decision to hand over the territory to Mauritius. During a speech today at a glassmaking factory, the prime minister claimed the UK-Mauritius deal ensures continued security of the US-UK Diego Garcia military base.