Keir Starmer Discusses Falklands Sovereignty

During a recent Prime Minister's Questions, Sir Keir Starmer emphasized the Falkland Islands' British sovereignty, drawing on personal history as his uncle, Roger Baker, narrowly survived the bombing of HMS Antelope during the Falklands War in 1982. Starmer mistakenly claimed his uncle's ship was 'torpedoed', prompting clarification from Number 10, noting that the ship was actually bombed. His comments come in the context of growing Argentine demands for sovereignty over the islands, exacerbated by the UK government’s decision to hand control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Starmer reiterated that the Falklands are 'British and will remain British,' asserting it is a matter of personal significance to him. The situation reflects ongoing tensions regarding British overseas territories, as the Foreign Secretary reassured MPs that sovereignty over the Falklands and Gibraltar is not up for negotiation. The debate continues amid political pressures and historical legacies from the conflict, highlighting the enduring sensitivity surrounding Britain's territorial claims.