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2025-02-26 20:00:44

David Lammy: Trump Holds Power to Veto Chagos Islands Deal

David Lammy admits that Donald Trump can veto the Chagos Islands deal, with concerns raised about potential consequences during the White House meeting. UK Politics faces uncertainty as the US President holds power to influence the deal outcome. read more

2025-02-21 18:20:03

UK PM to discuss Chagos Islands deal with Trump for security.

Keir Starmer plans to inform Donald Trump that the UK's deal regarding the Chagos Islands was made for security reasons, not to comply with international law. This move aims to prevent tensions with China if the US rejects Mauritius's claim. read more

2025-02-09 09:10:05

Global Leaders' Selective Sovereignty: Chagos Islands and Gaza Perspectives

Diego Garcia, part of the Chagos Islands, harbors a US military base in the UK domain. Sovereignty matters when beneficial, as seen in Britain's history, overlooking Chagossian rights. Similar issues arise in Gaza, showcasing disregard for indigenous peoples amidst sovereignty debates. read more

2025-02-05 20:10:03

UK's Decision to Cede Chagos Islands Sovereignty Raises Concerns

The UK's deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, keeping the UK-US airbase on Diego Garcia, concerns senior UK figures. Labour sources point out reservations amid fears of jeopardizing relations with the Trump administration. read more

2025-02-04 18:50:03

Trump Considers Veto as UK, Mauritius Chagos Islands Deal Uncertain

Trump is considering vetoing the Chagos Islands deal despite UK and Mauritius reaching new terms. There are concerns about Chinese interference on Diego Garcia, and the UK might end up paying double the original amount. The deal's details are not yet made public. read more

2025-01-15 16:20:04

UK Delays Chagos Islands Handover to Mauritius for US Review

The UK stalls Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius until Trump administration reviews the future of Diego Garcia military base. Labour administration initiated negotiations, but change of government in Mauritius and Trump's election have caused a delay. read more

2025-01-15 14:40:06

"UK Right-Wing Politicians Oppose Deal Over Chagos Islands' Future"

Farage, Truss, and right-wing politicians collaborate to sabotage Chagos Islands deal last minute. Efforts made across Atlantic with Trump's team. Concerns raised about UK-US airbase, China's access. Organizers seek broader Reform-Tory cooperation. The deal's £9bn cost and US support questioned. read more

2025-01-15 13:10:03

Opposition from Right-Wing Politicians Complicates Chagos Islands Deal

Farage and Truss are part of a right-wing effort to stop the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius. Frantic cross-Atlantic discussions took place to prevent Keir Starmer from finalizing the agreement before the inauguration. Critics fear the implications for the UK/US airbase and China's access. read more

2025-01-13 11:40:05

UK and Mauritius Struggle Over Chagos Islands Deal Before Trump

Potential Chagos Islands deal between UK and Mauritius faces uncertainty as Keir Starmer races against time to finalize it before the arrival of a new Trump administration, which opposes the agreement. Concerns also arise over the future of the crucial Diego Garcia military base. read more

2024-11-27 19:00:08

Keir Starmer's Chagos Islands deal faces potential collapse amid opposition

Keir Starmer faces potential 'total humiliation' as the Chagos Islands deal with Mauritius is close to collapsing within 48 hours. Mauritian PM raises doubts about the deal struck by his predecessor, with UK and US insisting on handover due to court ruling. read more

2024-11-21 00:10:09

Republican Senator Falsely Accuses Biden and Harris Over Chagos Islands.

Republican Senator John Kennedy falsely accuses President Biden and Vice President Harris of orchestrating the Chagos Islands handover to Mauritius to appease the UN and China. The deal originated under the previous UK government, and Trump's team may challenge it. read more

2024-11-13 16:50:09

UK to Address US Concerns on Chagos Islands Transfer Deal

The UK seeks to address US concerns by returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as per a UN court ruling. The Foreign Office minister assures that details of the agreement will alleviate worries, looking forward to cooperation with the incoming Trump administration. read more

2024-11-13 12:40:04

Trump plans to veto UK deal handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius

Donald Trump seeks legal advice from Pentagon to challenge a Chagos Islands deal signed by Keir Starmer. Trump appears set to veto the agreement, citing global security concerns and potential risks involving the UK/US airbase on the islands. read more

2024-10-27 11:10:03

Efforts to Persuade Trump to Veto Chagos Islands Handover

Nigel Farage influenced legal advice to persuade Donald Trump to veto Keir Starmer's Chagos Islands deal, aiming to block the handover to Mauritius. Concerns were raised about potential Chinese influence on the strategic location. read more

2024-10-08 07:40:06

"Britain Urged to Let Go of Colonial Past by Jenkins"

The joint UK-US military base on the Chagos Islands should be abandoned as Britain needs to let go of its imperial past. Labor's commitment to overseas territories is costly, with tax havens posing a threat. Gibraltar and the Falklands remain problematic. read more

2024-10-04 06:10:10

"Diego Garcia Base Lease Extended Amid Sovereignty Transfer Agreement"

A UK-US military base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, long shrouded in secrecy, will continue operating for another century after the UK cedes sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Expelled native Chagossians will not be allowed to return. read more

2024-10-03 21:50:09

UK to cede Chagos Islands to Mauritius, US military lease extended

The UK will cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, but the native Chagos Islanders will not be allowed to return due to a US military base on Diego Garcia, shrouded in secrecy and linked to past human rights violations. read more