British sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and Gibraltar is not up for negotiation, Sir Keir Starmer has said, as he told MPs the islands “are British and will remain British”.Concerns over the territories were raised after the Government announced its decision to relinquish sovereignty over the Chagos Islands,

Keir Starmer has insisted the Falkland Islands “will remain British” just days after failing to give that guarantee. The Labour leader clarified his position at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday.

UK foreign secretary says a deal over control of the Chagos Islands will not impact other overseas territories.