Labour MP throws support behind Chagos deal amid fears Andy Burnham plans to 'press ahead' with surrender: 'Right for the country!'

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Chagos deal dismantled by ex-No10 adviser amid plans for Andy Burnham to 'push ahead' with surrender: 'Insanity!'.

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A Friends of British Overseas Territories spokesman has dismantled the possibility of the Chagos deal going ahead under its current form, amid plans by Andy Burnham to "press ahead" with the agreement.

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Speaking to GB News, Robert Midgley hit out at reports suggesting the Makerfield MP intends to press ahead with the controversial surrender of the British territory to Mauritius.According to multiple sources, the Makerfield MP is preparing to complete the giveaway of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.The controversial deal, which was shelved by the Government in April, is expected to cost taxpayers around £35billion.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Criticising the reported move by Mr Burnham, Mr Midgley said the deal in itself is "the definition of insanity".He told GB News: "His official spokesperson has come out this morning and said that no decision has been made yet, and to me, the deal is the definition of insanity."How are they going to proceed with this?

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Watch the moment a Labour MP declares the Chagos deal the "right decision for our national security" amid plans by Andy Burnham to "press ahead' with the controversial agreement.Speaking to GB News, Minister for Early Education and Equalities Olivia Bailey threw her support behind the surrender of the British territory to Mauritius.Grilled by GB News host Christopher Hope for her verdict on Andy Burnham's Chagos stance, Ms Bailey said it was "right for our national security" to go ahead with the deal.She said: "I'm not familiar with the reports that you're talking about there.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "I have not discussed the Chagos Islands with Andy Burnham, but I do know that the deal we've done is is right for our national security, and I think it's right that we've done it."According to multiple sources, the Makerfield MP is preparing to complete the giveaway of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.The controversial deal, which was shelved by the Government in April, is...

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A: Chagos deal dismantled by ex-No10 adviser amid plans for Andy Burnham to 'push ahead' with surrender: 'Insanity!'.

B: Watch the moment a Labour MP declares the Chagos deal the "right decision for our national security" amid plans by Andy Burnham to "press ahead' with the controversial agreement.Speaking to GB News, Minister for Early Education and Equalities Olivia Bailey threw her support behind the surrender of the British territory to Mauritius.Grilled by GB News host Christopher Hope for her verdict on Andy Burnham's Chagos stance, Ms Bailey said it was "right for our national security" to go ahead with the deal.She said: "I'm not familiar with the reports that you're talking about there.