The UK government has suspended annual financial payments to Mauritius while reviewing its agreement regarding the Chagos Islands, following the withdrawal of U.S. backing. Defence Secretary Wes Streeting stated the payments, worth at least £120 million, will not proceed "at this stage" due to the deal’s reliance on American support. The decision comes after former U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration refused to endorse the arrangement. The future of the agreement now hinges on whether the U.S. position shifts or alternative terms are negotiated.
Defence secretary places annual payments to Mauritius on hold as UK government reviews deal over Diego Garcia baseUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has said annual payments worth at least £120m to Mauritius are on hold as the government reconsiders its deal over the Chagos Islands, after Donald Trump refused to back the agreement.The defence secretary said the payments would not be made “at this stage” and confirmed the deal “can’t go ahead without US support”. Continue reading...
