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Burnham vows to resolve Chagos Islands deal friction after Trump criticism

independent.co.uk — September 22, 2026 at 09:01 PM UTC

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham said Britain will work hard to resolve friction over the Chagos Islands deal after US President Donald Trump called the agreement "terrible" and "ridiculous" during their meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York. The £3.4 billion accord would cede the Indian Ocean island chain to Mauritius while retaining UK control over the shared UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, which Trump described as strategically vital real estate. Burnham said safeguarding the base's future is critical for both nations' security. Trump's criticism follows months of US security concerns about the pact. Burnham stated he told Trump that Britain will work to find a resolution between the different sides, pledging to work hard on the matter.

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