Chagos Islands Deal in Jeopardy

The deal, which would have transferred sovereignty of the archipelago to Mauritius, faced significant opposition in Washington over concerns about the security of the Diego Garcia military base.

President Trump's 'stupidity' comments regarding the plan were cited as a key factor in the UK's shift in position.

Meanwhile, the United Nations is investigating claims that the proposed eviction of indigenous Chagossians would breach human rights laws.

The collapse of the deal represents a major U-turn for the Starmer government.