Sir Keir Starmer assured MPs that the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar will "remain British," emphasizing a personal connection due to his uncle's experience during the Falklands War.
Following criticism over the Chagos Islands sovereignty transfer to Mauritius, Starmer's pledge aims to bolster confidence in the future of the UK's overseas territories, particularly Gibraltar and the Falklands.
Despite the recent deal on the Chagos Islands, the government aims to reassure the people of Gibraltar and the Falklands that their sovereignty remains unaffected, amid political tension.
The conflict over the Falklands was sparked by Argentina's military dictator ordering an invasion, leading to a ten-week war, which cemented British claims amidst ongoing territorial disputes.
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