UK shelves Chagos Islands deal following lack of support from Trump

Monday, April 13th 2026 - 07:57 UTC

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“We have always said we would only proceed with the deal if it has US support” a UK spokesperson said in a statement, as reports said legislation to return the Chagos Islands, (with the strategic US/UK military base Diego Garcia), to Mauritius was due to run out of time in parliament. Read full article

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Steve Potts
Good news and a sensible decision considering all facts.
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imoyaro
I agree... ;)
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