The UK is to review its deal concerning the Chagos Islands after US President Donald Trump described the agreement as “terrible” in remarks to Andy Burnham, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
Streeting confirmed that the review would take place following Trump’s criticism. The available information does not specify which parts of the deal will be examined or when the review is expected to begin or conclude.
The Chagos Islands agreement has therefore come under renewed scrutiny following the comments from the US president. No further details have been provided about the government’s response, the potential outcome of the review or any changes that could result from it.
The latest position is that the UK will reassess the deal, with further information expected when the government sets out the scope and timetable of the review.
