Keir Starmer has had a change of ^heart^

Cossy

This is not what I read at all!!

Trump has withdrawn his approval making this whole process more difficult (not sure why) but Starmer does still want to return these islands to their rightful owners.

So it’s not Starmer whose “changed his mind” it’s actually Trump!

Absolutely. KS’ hands are tied.

The Iran war has revived why Diego Garcia is important, as is Fairford and other bases, it may be that the US is not allowed to use airbases in the Gulf that it has been.

This war could rumble on for a long time, we all hope it's settled quickly but you don't give away useful assets in the present uncertainties.

I didn’t read it CossyI watched the BBC News (Breakfast) this morning and that is how it was being reported.

Bottom line is it isn’t going to happen because Trump has changed his mind and withdrawn his previous approval of the deal

POTUS is acting like he is King of The World

I read about the Diego Garcia issue and that the worry is that we would have less control if we do it because Trump wants to use it for preemptive strikes.

The report I read said that Trump had scuppered it and even if he gave approval now it would be too late to get through before the recess.

Here's the BBC report, Trump has withdrawn his earlier support for the deal which has scuppered it

Chagos Islands: UK shelves Diego Garcia deal after Trump opposition - BBC News share.google/oCkWJqAFY1y4LpK1I

Starmer has been outflanked in a totally unnecessary manoeuvre.

That's my understanding too Cossy.

Thanks Cossy

This is not what I read at all!!

Trump has withdrawn his approval making this whole process more difficult (not sure why) but Starmer does still want to return these islands to their rightful owners.

So it’s not Starmer whose “changed his mind” it’s actually Trump!

cain inky should read can only 🤦‍♀️