Chagos Islands
Now’s your time, House of Lords
The upper house must prove its worth by opposing the shabby Chagos Islands deal
A craven surrender
The handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius represents a mindless and unjust capitulation to a foreign power
Britain should stand up to Mauritius
The British Government must make it clear that it will not allow a foreign country to threaten British citizens
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