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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Nick Lester

Minister weighs in on Keir Starmer’s drink preferences amid Chagos Islands deal

The contentious UK handover of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius has sparked a political row at Westminster, prompting a foreign minister to weigh in on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's drink preferences.

Baroness Chapman of Darlington stated she had never observed the Labour leader consuming sparkling white wine, responding to a jibe amid ongoing criticism of the transfer deal.

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