Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight - UK politics live

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 8 min read 100% complete by Tom AmbroseMarch 6, 2026 at 11:42 AM
Nigel Farage to discuss Chagos Islands deal at Mar-a-Lago dinner with Donald Trump tonight - UK politics live

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Reform UK leader Nigel Farage will meet with Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago to discuss the Chagos Islands deal. Farage, who attended a "Save Chagos Boat Party," aims to reinforce his message to Trump, who has recently expressed opposition to the UK potentially ceding sovereignty of the islands to Mauritius. Trump's change of heart is reportedly linked to concerns about the UK's willingness to allow its airbases for a potential US strike on Iran. Farage has previously advocated for the UK to join a potential US-led war in Iran, a position that contrasts with current British public opinion. The meeting occurs amidst ongoing debate surrounding the Chagos Islands' sovereignty and the use of the Diego Garcia airbase.

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