Starmer, Trump and the Chagos Deal Inside No 10
January 22, 2026
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as posted by the channelThe extraordinary tale of how the Chagos deal went down in Number 10.
Plus, how long can Keir Starmer maintain his softly, softly approach to Donald Trump?
With the news that China's mega embassy has been approved, we hear about Gabriel's attempts to get his hands on a note sent by Boris Johnson to the Chinese embassy. And who else is heading into the arms of Reform UK?
Caroline Wheeler, political editor, The Sunday Times
Patrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The Times
Gabriel Pogrund, Whitehall editor, The Sunday Times
Producer: Euan Dawtrey
Executive producer: Molly Guinness
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