Chagos deal stalls as Tory pause pushes Lords delay
The Lords debate on the UK–Mauritius Chagos deal was postponed after Conservative MPs tabled an amendment calling for a pause, delaying legislation that would grant Mauritius sovereignty over the Chagos Islands while letting the UK–US operate Diego Garcia on a 99-year lease for about £101 million annually. The government says the deal is essential for national security, but Tory critics warn it could breach the 1966 treaty and urge securing US agreement before proceeding.