Betrayal

The UK government faces a significant High Court challenge over its controversial decision to cede the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Critics are not holding back, levelling powerful accusations of ignoring human rights and "old world colonialist" behaviour against the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary.

While Sir Keir Starmer and David Lammy might be impervious to insults, they're about to face something much tougher: a judicial review in the High Court. This challenge targets their "jaw-droppingly stupid surrender" of the islands, a move that now faces serious legal scrutiny.

The case is being spearheaded by Misley Mandarin and his father, Michel, a British army veteran who has been a UK citizen for 23 years. Michel's words cut to the core of the issue: "We are not Mauritian, we are Chagossian. The Government cannot lawfully decide our fate without us." Their lawsuit directly accuses David Lammy of "excluding Chagossians from a process that directly impacts their land, identity and future."

This isn't just about abstract legalities; it's about holding power to account. The case will cite blatant failures under the Equality Act, a clear breach of the duty to consult under common law, and violations of international law, including the European Convention on Human Rights.

Let's be clear: we're constantly told Britain needs to "decolonise." Well, here's our chance to decolonise a disastrous deal before it's too late! Sir Keir signed this agreement in May, effectively ceding the archipelago to Mauritius—a key ally of China—and committing taxpayers to a staggering £30 billion to rent back the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia. And as if that weren't bad enough, this deal would force Britain to inform Mauritius (and potentially anyone they choose to share information with) about any air strikes launched from Diego Garcia.

This is a betrayal, and it needs to be stopped.