Farage Criticizes UK's Chagos Islands Handover

Nigel Farage has raised concerns regarding Donald Trump's incoming administration's 'outright hostility' towards the UK’s agreement to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, which includes the crucial Diego Garcia military base. Farage, a close ally of Trump, claims that the deal, which was celebrated by outgoing President Joe Biden, could be re-evaluated under the new administration, potentially jeopardizing British-American relations. He criticized the Labour government's decision as an 'enormous mistake' and argued that the Chagossian people do not wish to live under Mauritian rule. The Foreign Office maintains that the agreement ensures continued control over the military base, yet critics fear it may expose the UK to security risks and undermine its territorial integrity. Farage also suggested that the Trump team is seeking legal advice on the agreement, raising speculation about a possible veto. This situation highlights tensions in UK-US relations, particularly concerning strategic military assets in the Indian Ocean.