Time to repay our debt to the Chagosians by respecting their democratic wishes, and giving them control over their future

When the Government brought forward legislation last year to implement a deal struck with Mauritius over the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory, more commonly known as the Chagos Islands, it was met, perhaps unsurprisingly, by a torrent of criticism and opposition. It sought to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, which had been British territory for two centuries,

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Starmer wins privileges committee vote

The division bell that rang through the corridors of the Palace of Westminster yesterday afternoon carried with it the weight of a government fighting to preserve its moral authority. While the tally eventually fell in favour of the Prime Minister, with 335

Raqqa Syria Sees Syrian Military Operations Expand

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Syria — January 2026 According to parliament news. that Syrian military operations are entering a decisive phase across northern Syria, as security authorities recalibrate their strategy toward containment, intelligence coordination, and long-term stability rather than large-scale battlefield confrontation. The shift reflects how the conflict has evolved after years of intense fighting, moving into a quieter but no less consequential stage

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