And this doesn’t look good
Philippe Sands' Role: He has acted as counsel for Mauritius for years, arguing for its sovereignty over the Chagos Islands (British Indian Ocean Territory).
Connection to Starmer: Sands and Starmer are known to be close friends, having worked together and with Sands supporting Starmer's rise in politics.
Controversy: Critics question the government's push to cede the islands, pointing to Sands' deep involvement and his friendship with the Prime Minister, with some suggesting his influence played a part in the decision-making process, reports