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Politics latest: Ex-MI6 boss issues warning over UK's 'bad agreement' to give up Chagos Islands


Published on 2024-11-27 16:20:29 -
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  • The government's deal to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has come under fire from a former chief of MI6, who tells Sky News it's a "bad agreement". It was backed by the Biden administration,

The article from Sky News discusses several key political developments in the UK. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has indicated that a vote on assisted dying could occur in the next parliament, following a significant petition with over 120,000 signatures. This comes as part of a broader discussion on the topic, with MPs potentially being given a free vote. Additionally, the article touches on the upcoming Budget, with expectations of tax cuts and the political implications thereof, as well as comments from Conservative Party members like Kemi Badenoch on the need for economic growth. There's also mention of internal Conservative Party dynamics, with some MPs feeling sidelined by the leadership, and the ongoing debate about the UK's relationship with the European Court of Human Rights, particularly in light of the Rwanda deportation policy.

Read the Full Sky Article at [ https://news.sky.com/story/politics-latest-labour-assisted-dying-vote-election-petition-budget-keir-starmer-conservative-kemi-badenoch-12593360?postid=8689590 ]