Argentina has revived its row with Britain over the Falkland Islands ahead of its World Cup semi-final against England.
Sir Keir Starmer pushed back on claims over the weekend by Argentina’s foreign minister that Falklanders were “artificially implanted” on the islands.
The Prime Minister’s spokesman said that “islanders have repeatedly expressed their wish to remain a British territory and their right to self-determination is paramount”.
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But Donald Trump could be the deciding factor in the dispute, with Argentina’s populist President Javier Milei hoping the US President will help him to pressure the British Government for access to lucrative oil fields near the islands.
