UK shelves Chagos deal after Trump opposition
Author: bbc.comPublished on: April 10, 2026Country: United Kingdom
Politics

Sir Keir Starmer has shelved his Chagos Islands deal amid worsening relations with Donald Trump, who urged the abandonment of the agreement. While the UK has not entirely abandoned the deal, time has run out to pass legislation before Parliament is dissolved. The treaty, which would cede sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius, required formal support from the US, which has not been received.
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