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Trump backed Chagos deal after review by US intelligence agencies, Starmer says
Sir Keir Starmer said US intelligence agencies approved the Chagos sovereignty deal after a three-month review, despite President Trump's later public opposition.
- On Wednesday, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said US intelligence agencies signed off on the Chagos deal after a three-month agency-level review last year, with the Trump administration clearly supporting it.
- Under the agreement, the UK would transfer sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius while leasing back Diego Garcia for 99 years to preserve military access.
- US officials then publicly criticised the proposal, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage lobbied US figures to oppose the deal last week.
- Parliamentary scrutiny has been paused as a House of Lords debate was postponed and the bill remains in 'ping pong', while ministers warn the deal could collapse without updating the 1966 treaty between the UK and the US.
- Diego Garcia is strategically vital and plays a unique role for US operations in the Middle East, South Asia and Africa, while concerns persist over Mauritius's ties with China, Russia and Iran.
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UK reopens Chagos Islands talks with US following Trump criticism of deal: reports
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reopens Chagos Islands discussions with U.S. after President Donald Trump's criticism on Mauritius sovereignty deal. Britain working to "allay concerns."
·New York, United States
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The Independent (US)Starmer insists Trump backed Chagos deal as White House holds meetings with opponents
Exclusive: Campaigners have met with the Trump administration about the controversial deal, with a growing belief the US president will veto it
·London, United Kingdom
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perspectivemedia.comTrump backed Chagos deal after review by US intelligence agencies, Starmer says
The Prime Minister insisted his deal to hand over the islands to Mauritius had the US president’s blessing, despite his subsequent criticism.
·London, United Kingdom
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