Legislation aimed at ceding the Chagos Islands to Mauritius will not be passed before the upcoming King’s Speech, a minister has confirmed, leaving open the possibility of further efforts in the next parliamentary session.
Stephen Doughty stated on Monday that the plan, which involves relinquishing sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) while retaining control of a military base on Diego Garcia, has faced delays due to opposition from the United States.
