- The shadow home secretary suggested it would be “very reasonable” for King Charles to discuss the Falkland Islands' sovereignty with Donald Trump during his upcoming state visit to the US.
- This follows a leaked Pentagon email hinting that the US might review its support for the UK's claim on the Falklands, potentially as retaliation for Sir Keir Starmer's stance on a hypothetical Iran conflict.
- Downing Street has insisted the islands' sovereignty is “not in question”, but the potential US policy shift has prompted Argentina to renew calls for talks with the UK.
- Both the UK government and the Falkland Islands government affirm the islanders' right to self-determination.
- The King's state visit is proceeding despite a recent shooting incident in Washington, with security arrangements for the trip being reviewed.
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