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Feb 12, 2025 Embark on a travel-themed adventure to the Chagos Islands while uncovering its colonial past and current geopolitical struggles. Explore the amusing dynamics of political ambitions as Keir Starmer navigates the Labour Party's identity crisis. Learn about the challenges of implementing electric vehicle charging infrastructure amid bureaucratic red tape. The hosts offer insightful takes on leadership, political strategies, and the intersection of human rights and financial interests, all wrapped in humor and keen analysis.
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Chagos Islands History
- The Chagos Islands, a British territory, were acquired from the French during the Napoleonic Wars.
- The islands' inhabitants, descended from African slaves, were later displaced to make way for a US naval base.
Chagos Islands Deal
- The UK is considering paying Mauritius billions to resolve the Chagos Islands dispute, but critics question the deal's logic.
- Some suspect the deal aims to appease international criticism and secure the US base against Chinese influence.
Get In: Book Summary
- Helen Lewis discusses "Get In," a book about Keir Starmer's political journey.
- The book focuses on Starmer's chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney, and his strategy to reshape the Labour Party.
