Nigel Farage Raises Concerns
DONALD Trump could yet step in to block Britain’s £8billion handover of the Chagos Islands, Nigel Farage has claimed.
US President's Surprising Backing
The Reform UK chief said he was "surprised" the US President gave the deal his backing last week.
Nigel Farage has claimed that Donald Trump could yet step in to block Britain’s £8billion handover of the Chagos Islands
Key Details of the Agreement
The agreement hands sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius while UK taxpayers bankroll the lease of the key military base on Diego Garcia.
Possible Change in Stance
Speaking in the Oval Office alongside the PM, the US President said it is a "very long-term, powerful lease" and that he is "inclined" to back it. Farage believes there could still be a change in the decision.
Final Approval Pending
Reports suggest the deal will be sent to Mauritius this week for final approval.
Significance of Chagos Islands
The Chagos Islands are an archipelago that have made headlines after the UK agreed to hand sovereignty over the group to Mauritius. Diego Garcia, one of the islands, is especially important in international politics as it is home to a UK-US military base.
Handover Announcement
On October 3, 2024, the governments of the UK and Mauritius released a statement announcing that control of the islands would be handed back to Mauritius.
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