Trump could challenge British sovereignty over Falkland Islands

Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePresident Donald Trump has confirmed he is reviewing the United States' position on British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. The move follows reports that the US could challenge British rule of the overseas territory to pressure the UK into boosting defence spending. The islands are administered by the UK but are claimed by Argentina, whose president is an ally of Mr Trump.Chancellor John Healey said that the Falkland Islands are British and will remain so for as long as the islanders wish. Mr Healey also said that he is fully committed to delivering a UK defence spending target of 3 per cent of GDP at the spring review. In fullTrump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland IslandsMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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