Government’s own estimate of cost of giving away territory to Mauritius is almost £35bn, documents show
Government’s own estimate of cost of giving away territory to Mauritius is almost £35bn, documents show
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Official documents are said to show the UK will pay some £35billion to hand the islands over to Mauritius - compared to the…
Analysis by Taxpayers’ Alliance suggests true figure could be as high as £47bn over the next century
The PM claimed the controversial giveaway of Britain's territory in the Indian Ocean would cost only £3.4 billion over the next…
Island nation’s £30bn windfall from UK will also help it raise minimum salaries and pay off national debt
Ministers have insisted the deal to transfer sovereignty of the British territory is 'good value' - despite Sir Keir's…
The Prime Minister made the announcement this afternoon after an 11th hour legal bid to halt the handover failed.
