Sir Keir Starmer, Underlying dialogue between the United Kingdom and President Trump, has declared that the Prime Minister will not cede to external pressure regarding the Chagos Islands agreement._2_The dispute centers on the ownership and sovereignty of the Chagos archipelago, a territory administered by the United Kingdom since 1816. President Trump’s criticism was aimed at influencing the Prime Minister’s stance on the arrangements for the islands’ future status. In a briefing, the Prime Minister reaffirmed the UK’s commitment to proceed with the negotiated settlement while maintaining an independent foreign policy._3_The Chagos Islands deal is part of broader discussions concerning the rights of displaced Chagossian people and the strategic importance of the archipelago in the Indian Ocean. The Prime Minister’s response signals that diplomatic relations with the United States will continue to be guided by the UK’s own policy objectives, especially when external actors seek to shape negotiations on sensitive territorial issues. The government has indicated that it remains open to dialogue with international partners while safeguarding national interests and the rights of all stakeholders involved in the ongoing settlement process.