"The proposed 35 billion agreement, which includes a plan to lease back the crucial UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, is now facing significant hurdles."
"A key piece of legislation, the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, is not expected to feature in the Government's legislative agenda for the forthcoming King's Speech in May."
"A Government source acknowledged the agreement as 'the best way to protect the long-term future of the base' but confirmed that proceedings would not continue without Mr Trump's endorsement."
"Donald Trump branded the deal an 'act of great stupidity' in a post on his Truth Social platform in January, directly impacting its progression."
Legislation to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius is on hold after Donald Trump criticized the deal. The proposed agreement, which includes leasing the UK-US military base on Diego Garcia, faces significant hurdles. The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill is not expected to be included in the upcoming King's Speech. A government source stated that the agreement is crucial for the base's future but will not proceed without Trump's endorsement, a sentiment echoed by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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