The Winston Marshall Show Robert Midgley - Inside The Dirty Deal Threatening The World’s Security
Nov 1, 2025
Robert Midgley, a journalist and spokesperson for the Friends of British Overseas Territories, dives into the potential political scandal surrounding the Chagos Islands. He highlights the staggering cost of handing them over to Mauritius and the implications for British sovereignty and Diego Garcia's strategic military role. Midgley discusses allegations of corruption in negotiations, the long-term impact on the Chagossian people, and the growing influence of the Chinese Communist Party in the region. He stresses the urgent need for greater scrutiny and public engagement on this critical issue.
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Path From Childhood Curiosity To OT Campaigner
- Robert Midgley recounts becoming fascinated by Gibraltar as a child and later leading Friends of the British Overseas Territories media work.
- He rebranded the charity, turned it into a charity, and campaigned for overseas territories for over a decade.
Forced Removal To Build A Military Base
- The UK forcibly removed Chagossians in the 1960s to make Diego Garcia available for military use.
- Midgley stresses the removals were violent and traumatic, with homes burned and families displaced to slums.
Most Chagossians Prefer British Sovereignty
- Midgley estimates 8,000–10,000 Chagossians exist today, with roughly 6,000 in the UK.
- He reports a poll where 99.16% of respondents favoured remaining under British sovereignty with self-determination.