Keir Starmer's national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, is heading to Washington to influence Donald Trump against terminating the Chagos Islands agreement, amidst rising tensions over US-UK relations.
The trip isn’t just focused on Chagos; it’s also about establishing connections with Trump’s team, as the UK hopes to secure favorable treatment for its interests.
Concerns are mounting that Trump's administration will oppose the transfer of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, with some insiders labeling Diego Garcia as crucial to US interests.
Trump's cabinet picks, particularly Marco Rubio, have expressed opposition to the Chagos agreement, linking it to national security risks and potential threats from a China-allied Mauritius.
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