Trump could challenge British sovereignty over Falkland Islands

• President Donald Trump has confirmed he is reviewing the United States' position on British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands.
• The move follows reports that the US could challenge British rule of the overseas territory to pressure the UK into boosting defence spending.
• The islands are administered by the UK but are claimed by Argentina, whose president is an ally of Mr Trump.
• Chancellor John Healey said that the Falkland Islands are British and will remain so for as long as the islanders wish.
• Mr Healey also said that he is fully committed to delivering a UK defence spending target of 3 per cent of GDP at the spring review.

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Trump says he is reviewing US position on Falkland Islands