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US agencies disagree with Trump’s opposition to Chagos deal, Starmer says — I.guim.co.uk

US agencies disagree with Trump’s opposition to Chagos deal, Starmer says

US intelligence agencies disagree with Donald Trump’s newly found opposition to the Chagos deal, Keir Starmer said on the flight to Beijing, underlining that the US administration had supported the agreement because it bolstered their defences. Downing Street sources told the Guardian the agreement, which was formally approved by

A Year of Trump Reshaped Britain’s Political Debate — Static01.nyt.com

A Year of Trump Reshaped Britain’s Political Debate

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stood firm over Greenland, but President Trump’s interventions over the past year have buffeted Britain’s centre-left government and the country as a whole, culminating in a tense confrontation that has prompted questions about how much Mr. Trump has changed British politics. Mr. Trump

Trump cites Britain’s decision on Chagos as reason to seek Greenland — Static01.nyt.com

Trump cites Britain’s decision on Chagos as reason to seek Greenland

President Trump on Tuesday cited Britain’s decision to relinquish control over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius as one reason the United States should acquire Greenland, writing on social media that the move to give away Diego Garcia was an “act of GREAT STUPIDITY.” Britain agreed in 2024 to hand

Trump criticizes Britain’s transfer of Chagos Islands, embarrassing Starmer — Static01.nyt.com

Trump criticizes Britain’s transfer of Chagos Islands, embarrassing Starmer

On Jan. 20, 2026, President Trump accused Britain of "an act of great stupidity" for agreeing to end British sovereignty over the Chagos Islands in the Indian Ocean, a comment that the report said was a blow to Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s attempts to cultivate the president.

Minister downplays Trump criticism of Chagos deal, says UK–US diplomacy 'is working' — I.guim.co.uk

Minister downplays Trump criticism of Chagos deal, says UK–US diplomacy 'is working'

Cabinet Office minister Darren Jones played down Donald Trump’s criticism of the UK’s agreement over the Chagos Islands, saying British diplomacy with the United States 'is working'. The government issued a statement defending the Chagos deal, saying 'The UK will never compromise on our national

Trump calls UK Chagos deal 'an act of GREAT STUPIDITY' and reiterates Greenland claim — I.guim.co.uk

Trump calls UK Chagos deal 'an act of GREAT STUPIDITY' and reiterates Greenland claim

US president Donald Trump said the UK’s plan to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius was “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY” and cited the decision as one of the reasons he has pressed for the United States to acquire Greenland, writing on Truth Social. In the Truth

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell defects from Conservatives to Reform UK — I.guim.co.uk

Romford MP Andrew Rosindell defects from Conservatives to Reform UK

Andrew Rosindell, the Conservative MP for Romford since 2001, has announced he is defecting to Reform UK, the second such departure to Nigel Farage's party in four days. Rosindell, who served as a shadow Foreign Office minister under Kemi Badenoch, said in a statement on X that his