Starmer’s Chagos deal in the balance ‘as UK to wait for Trump approval before signing’

Britain will await approval from Donald Trump before signing a controversial deal on relinquishing control of the Chagos Islands, it has been revealed.

Sir Keir Starmer’s government had reportedly been optimistic about a deal to cede control of the islands to Mauritius, following a ruling by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), before the US president-elect is inaugurated on 20 January.

But officials briefed on the talks told the Financial Times that while “good progress” has been made in the protracted talks with Mauritius, they are no longer seeking to push through a deal before Mr Trump returns to the White House.

Starmer’s Chagos deal in the balance ‘as UK to wait for Trump approval before signing’

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/chagos-islands-mauritius-starmer-trump-b2679355.html