Chagos Islands, Diego Garcia

[AndyD]

Has Trump said anything about the UK giving them back to Mauritius?
And giving Mauritius £18billion in compensation?

What on earth is going on. It's a strategic airbase.

The UK and Mauritian lawyers involved are both old friends of Kier Starmer
Wink wink.

[Mik]

Luxury beliefs about colonialism.

[AndyD]

Well I'm hoping Trump tells Starmer he's being a complete numpty and to f'ing stop immediately or else.

[Renauda]

@AndyD

Haven’t really been following this. It does however sound just a wee bit dodgy.

Nevertheless I think it safe to say, that there will be soon be an Oval Office EO levying crippling tariffs on the UK. It will be announced complete with fanfare and the usual chorus line of dancers.

[AndyD]

China has a bilateral treaty with Mauritius and must be eagerly waiting to get a foot in the door.
There'll be a spy centre built before you can say fortune cookie