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David Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

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UK would relinquish sovereignty over Chagos Islands but maintain 99-year lease over Diego Garcia .

Mauritian Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam has voiced severe doubts over the deal.

Nigel Farage said it would damage Sir Keir Starmer 's relations with the US president-elect.

The deal is still subject to the finalisation of a treaty.

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74

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71

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34

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formal

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English

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56

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