Downing Street has scrambled to defend the Falkland Islands after Argentina's attempts to leverage the Chagos Islands debacle for its own gain.

In light of yesterday's controversial move, Argentina renewed its vow to take full sovereignty of the Falklands, with its foreign minister threatening "concrete action" to hand the islands over to Buenos Aires.

A Downing Street spokesman told GB News: "To be very clear on the Falklands, Chagos does not change our policy or approach to other overseas territories."

No10 vowed that Chagos 'does not change' Britain's position on the south Atlantic archipelago{ai:summary}<p>Downing Street has responded to Argentina's renewed claims over the Falkland Islands, asserting that the Chagos Islands situation does not alter the UK's stance on its overseas territories. Argentina's foreign minister has threatened "concrete action" regarding the Falklands. </p><p>The UK government maintains its commitment to the Falklands' sovereignty amid Argentina's assertions. #foreignaffairs</p>

Britain HITS BACK after Argentina's attempts to exploit Starmer's Chagos Islands decision to 'reclaim' Falklands

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