Britain has clarified that there is no pause in the ratification process for the deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, despite earlier reports of potential delays.

An individual involved in a complex deal concerning the Chagos Archipelago recounts how the Trump administration intervened and disrupted the agreement.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".

Britain clarified it has not paused the ratification of a deal to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius. While discussions with the US continue, a foreign office spokesperson stated no deadline exists and timings will be announced normally. This comes after US President Trump criticized the deal, which preserves US operations on Diego Garcia through a 99-year lease.

Former defence secretary Ben Wallace hit out at Nigel Farage’s actions, saying that no MP can visit the Chagos archipelago without pre-clearance and accusing him of performing Trump-style stunts

A deal concerning the Chagos Archipelago, described as complex and worthy of a Le Carré novel, was reportedly disrupted by President Trump's intervention.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to 'proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago'.

Britain has paused the process of ratifying an agreement to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, which includes the strategically vital island of Diego Garcia hosting a US military base, to Mauritius.

Former UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace criticized Nigel Farage, accusing him of performing a 'Trump-style stunt' with a failed aid mission to the Chagos archipelago, emphasizing that MPs require pre-clearance for such visits.

US Department of State says it supports the UK's decision to "proceed with its agreement with Mauritius concerning the Chagos archipelago".