Trump criticises UK’s Chagos deal, says new British PM Burnham will reconsider
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that his country’s relations with Britain were better under new Prime Minister Andy Burnham, but he criticised a deal to hand over the Chagos Islands. Trump and Burnham shook hands as they met for the first time on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “No, I think they’re up – well, they’re more up now than they were with your…
US President Donald Trump expressed his opinion on Tuesday regarding the United Kingdom's relations under the new Prime Minister Andy Burnham. He spoke positively of the relationship between the two nations, stating that they were "more up" since Burnham assumed leadership. Trump emphasized the improved rapport with Burnham compared to his predecessor, Keir Starmer. The two leaders exchanged greetings during a meeting at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
Trump specifically commented on the recent agreement to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. He expressed his disapproval of the deal, describing it as "terrible." The president suggested that Burnham would be reconsidering the arrangement, given its strategic significance and the ongoing US involvement at the Diego Garcia base. Burnham, the 56-year-old Labour leader, assumed office in July, succeeding Starmer, who initially endeared himself to Trump by arranging a state visit to the White House.
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