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Falkland Islands: Sovereignty

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2026UIN 127191

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of calls by the President of Argentina on 2 April 2026 for renewed negotiations with the UK over t

Answered by Stephen Doughty

No such assessment is required. The UK's steadfast support for the Falkland Islanders' right of self‑determination remains unchanged, and our position on sovereignty and the defence of the Falkland Islands remains equally steadfast and consistent.

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