Summary
- Sir Keir Starmer has pledged that both the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar will remain British despite recent controversies.
- The decision to hand sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius by the Labour government sparked concerns about the future of UK’s other overseas territories.
- Sir Keir’s personal connection to the Falklands war, with his uncle serving on HMS Antelope, adds significance to his commitment to maintaining British sovereignty over these territories.
- Despite pressure from Argentina and Spain, Sir Keir emphasized that negotiations regarding British sovereignty over these territories are not on the table.