Keir Starmer is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump to discuss several critical issues, notably the future of Ukraine and Gaza's reconstruction. However, Starmer's team plans to raise the contentious issue of the Chagos Islands, where Britain has a 99-year lease with Mauritius. The UK has faced domestic criticism for this agreement, particularly as some Conservatives press Trump to reject it. Starmer emphasizes the need for careful diplomacy, arguing that a rejection could lead to heightened international tensions similar to current disputes in the South China Sea.
Starmer's team will emphasize that the deal regarding Chagos Islands, a decision rooted in security, faces criticism from UK Conservatives urging Trump to reject it.
Ministers acknowledge the Trump team's right to review implications of the Chagos Islands deal, while Starmer seeks to prevent tensions reminiscent of the South China Sea.
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