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Lammy plays down criticism of Chagos Islands deal

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

Mauritius PM Navinchandra Ramgoolam has voiced severe doubts over the deal.

Nigel Farage said it would damage relations with US president-elect Donald Trump .

Lammy said it was a "very good deal" for "our national security".