Penelope Posted Wednesday at 14:23 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 14:23 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkfanz Posted Wednesday at 14:48 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 14:48 i think it was lee anderson i watched who stated that we purchased the place way back for 3 million,so why would we pay them asgain for something we allready own.saw it on utube speech in commons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted Wednesday at 16:23 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 16:23 1 hour ago, hawkfanz said: i think it was lee anderson i watched who stated that we purchased the place way back for 3 million,so why would we pay them asgain for something we allready own.saw it on utube speech in commons. Exactly. And where does this 18 billion figure come from ? 1 hour ago, hawkfanz said: i think it was lee anderson i watched who stated that we purchased the place way back for 3 million,so why would we pay them asgain for something we allready own.saw it on utube speech in commons. Exactly. And where does this 18 billion figure come from ? Satyajit Boolell (born 31 December 1957), also known as Ajit Boolell, is a Mauritian lawyer. He previously served as the Director of Public Prosecutions (2009-2022). Under the Asset Recovery Act, this role is considered the enforcement authority of asset recovery in Mauritius.[3][4] Early life and education [edit] Born on 31 December 1957, Boolell is the youngest son of Satcam Boolell.[5] He completed his secondary education at Royal College Port Louis before studying economics at the University of Essex. After completing a Conversion Degree, he passed the Bar exam and was called to the Bar in England and Wales in 1985. He obtained a Master of Laws (LLM) degree from King's College London.[6] Murky ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Wednesday at 16:46 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 16:46 Gordon Bennett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted Wednesday at 18:07 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 18:07 I am really surprised Trump hasnt popped over and given the idiot a bloody good slap. This MUST not be allowed to go on much longer the bloke is supposed to be looking after the UK and British people, all he's doing is pulling the plug on the entire nation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted Wednesday at 18:47 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 18:47 37 minutes ago, Dougy said: I am really surprised Trump hasnt popped over and given the idiot a bloody good slap. This MUST not be allowed to go on much longer the bloke is supposed to be looking after the UK and British people, all he's doing is pulling the plug on the entire nation. AND giving away taxpayers money for something we already own, and something the government in Mauritius doesnt even want by all accounts. Labour keep blathering on about this 22 billion black hole in finances, yet seem to be able to find 18 billion for a bribe to take the Chagos islands off our hands ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayA Posted Wednesday at 20:10 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 20:10 (edited) UK lost a court decision and a UN resolution over the Chagos Islands... following which, the Tories entered negotiations to hand them back.... Does the UK obey international law or not? What do we want with them? we've 15 frigates/Destroyers, hardly a naval super power anymore.... , if the Yanks want Diego Garcia, thats for them to sort out, after today, its very clear the US isn't to be relied upon for Europes security anymore. Edited Wednesday at 20:11 by GrayA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmicblue Posted Wednesday at 22:55 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 22:55 'Cell-deep Stupid' in relation to our esteemed PM - oh I Iike that... 🤣 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rewulf Posted Wednesday at 23:35 Report Share Posted Wednesday at 23:35 3 hours ago, GrayA said: What do we want with them? What do Mauritius want with them, to charge us and the Yanks rent ? We already pay them rent. Why would it cost us 18 billion to give them back is the bigger question ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted Thursday at 10:08 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:08 15 hours ago, Dougy said: I am really surprised Trump hasnt popped over and given the idiot a bloody good slap. This MUST not be allowed to go on much longer the bloke is supposed to be looking after the UK and British people, all he's doing is pulling the plug on the entire nation. Ah yep but don't forget his new spectacular rebuild model? A good honest ruling socialist class and millions of disenfranchised plebs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Thursday at 10:18 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:18 16 hours ago, Dougy said: I am really surprised Trump hasnt popped over and given the idiot a bloody good slap. That may be because Trump thinks Starmer is doing a good job https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjvyyn7k99o Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayA Posted Thursday at 10:19 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:19 10 hours ago, Rewulf said: What do Mauritius want with them, to charge us and the Yanks rent ? We already pay them rent. Why would it cost us 18 billion to give them back is the bigger question ? The 18 billion is a figure the Govt denies, it seems very high tbh and over what timescale? the UK is a 2 trillion economy & will need extra billions in defence spend now, if it is to met Trumps demands to go to 5% of GDP, even 3% is a huge increase.... if only the Tories hadn't run down our defences since 2010! even in 2024 their manifesto still supported cuts to the infantry, from 23k to 18k, something no party opposed either. i believe the people who used to live there want their land back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted Thursday at 10:24 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:24 5 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: That may be because Trump thinks Starmer is doing a good job https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqjvyyn7k99o Trump is just being polite and diplomatic, and i think that comment was made a while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Thursday at 10:49 Report Share Posted Thursday at 10:49 24 minutes ago, Dougy said: i think that comment was made a while ago. Late January Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted Thursday at 11:01 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:01 2 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Late January Come on John,, what Starmer may have done way back then that Trump may have thought was possibly "good", Starmer has very likely back pedaled or completely changed his mind on or lied about. Trump seems to be concerned about Starmers position on the Chagos isles now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnfromUK Posted Thursday at 11:09 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:09 8 minutes ago, Dougy said: Come on John,, what Starmer may have done way back then that Trump may have thought was possibly "good", Starmer has very likely back pedaled or completely changed his mind on or lied about. Trump seems to be concerned about Starmers position on the Chagos isles now though. Possibly, but I find Trump's support and compliments to Starmer very strange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted Thursday at 11:16 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:16 Quote i believe the people who used to live there want their land back..... So why do they need to be paid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Thursday at 11:18 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:18 1 minute ago, Gordon R said: So why do they need to be paid? SURELY they should be BUYING it back............................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted Thursday at 11:20 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:20 6 minutes ago, JohnfromUK said: Possibly, but I find Trump's support and compliments to Starmer very strange. I dont disagree, when i watched Trump complimenting Starmer i wondered what on Earth he was on about. I think Trump looks at Starmer like the apprentice tea boy. "Just be nice to him he knows not what he;s doing" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted Thursday at 11:26 Report Share Posted Thursday at 11:26 6 minutes ago, Dougy said: I dont disagree, when i watched Trump complimenting Starmer i wondered what on Earth he was on about. I think Trump looks at Starmer like the apprentice tea boy. "Just be nice to him he knows not what he;s doing" Who? Trump or Starmer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted Thursday at 12:56 Report Share Posted Thursday at 12:56 Quote UK lost a court decision and a UN resolution over the Chagos Islands... following which, the Tories entered negotiations to hand them back.... Does the UK obey international law or not? This is nonsense. The ruling was advisory not legally binding, so what law are we disobeying? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted Thursday at 14:42 Report Share Posted Thursday at 14:42 1 hour ago, Gordon R said: This is nonsense. The ruling was advisory not legally binding, so what law are we disobeying? Exactly how I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted Thursday at 14:48 Report Share Posted Thursday at 14:48 Look, if our lot can spaff money that isn't theirs personally it's a bit of merriment at lunch time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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