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A court has overturned a ban on people living on the outer Chagos Islands. This now jeopardises Keir Starmer’s unpopular Treaty to surrender the Chagos islands to Mauritius, which in turn forces the Ministry of Defence to pay up to £48billion to lease the base at Diego Garcia back on behalf of the American military.

In February, Chagossians, landed on Ile Du Coin, an uninhabited outer island which is 135 south of Diego Garcia. The audacious operation was planned by former special forces officer and Conservative MP Adam Holloway. They were ordered to leave by the British Government, and four members of the group took legal action against the commissioner of the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT).

It was argued that a 2004 law by the Labour Government, removing the right of Chagossians to enter and remain on the outer islands was unlawful. In a ruling on Tuesday, the BIOT Supreme Court quashed the rule and the commissioner’s order for the Chagossians to leave. The forced removal of the Chagossian people from the Chagos Archipelago between 1965 and 1973 is widely described by international bodies and human rights organisations as a "crime against humanity" and an "appalling colonial crime."

Lawyer James Tumbridge who has represented the Chagossian Government (in exile) who are currently back on the Chagos islands, joins Tom Tugendhat and James Glancy on Outpost to discuss today’s Court verdict.

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The Iran war is reshaping the global economy and international relations in real time. As the conflict escalates, oil prices are surging and global markets are under pressure. While much of the world faces economic strain, Russia could benefit a relief in oil sanctions and a bigger seat at the table, especially as uncertainty grows around Donald Trump’s…

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For the first time in centuries, Britain does not have a single frigate or destroyer in either the Gulf or the Mediterranean. The Royal Navy is now weaker than anytime in history, down to just 13 Frigates and Destroyers. When Iran attacked RAF Akrotiri in Cypress with Shaheed drones, the Navy’s only available two Destroyers were sat in Portsmouth, unabl…

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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced that the next phase of the American -Israeli aerial bombardment is commencing, after the Iranian air defences, ballistic missiles and Navy have been neurtralised. Now the question turns to what happens after more than 50 senior members of the Iranian Regime, including Ayatollah Khamenei, have been killed by strikes. Ali, James and Tom discuss these key questions on the next phase of the war;

Who is left from the IRGC to negotiate with?

What could a settlement look like?

Will the Iranian people rise up and could there be inter-tribal conflict?

How did Keir Starmer and Britain get it so wrong?

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The US has moved enough military assets into the Middle East, to now be ready to strike Iran. While the potential targets are largely predictable, the outcome is not. If no last-minute deal can be reached with the Ayatollah’s and President Donald Trump decides to order US forces to attack, Iran’s response could have grave regional and global repercussions.

Tom Sharpe commanded a Royal Navy frigate on operations in the Gulf, and has first hand experience of Iranian tactics. Tom Tugendhat, James Glancy and Tom Sharpe take a look at what the Iranian response could be and how the US could prosecute strikes on the Iranian regime.

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Tom Tugendhat speaks live from Taipei to James Glancy as they discuss China’s increasing pressure to isolate Taiwan from the international community.

In January 2026 China has continued to ratchet up the pressure on Taiwan. Chinese President Xi Jinping, declared Taiwan’s reunification was “unstoppable,” following major drills by the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) simulating a blockade, emphasising that Taiwan is “sacred territory.” America has recently approved $11billion arms sale, of weaponry proven on the battlefields of Ukraine (HIMARs, Javelin, Howitzers and loitering drones), one of the largest arms sales to Taiwan in history. U.S. intelligence officials and military analysts believe Xi has instructed the PLA to be capable of a successful invasion by 2027, coinciding with the PLA’s 100th anniversary.

Tom and James discuss the Taiwanese disbelief that Britain’s Labour Government have approved a mega embassy in the city of London, the atmosphere in Taipei after recent hostile Chinese military exercises, and their preparations to defend the island.

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