Nigel Farage claims nation is ‘upset’ over UK’s Chagos deal | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAbbie LlewelynWednesday 25 February 2026 17:31 GMTFarage says he was barred from Chagos Islands— Here’s the truthNigel Farage, leader of Reform UK, claims the Maldives will lodge a counter-claim with the International Court of Justice regarding the Chagos Islands.Farage stated that the Maldives has historical and cultural links to the Chagos Islands, unlike Mauritius, and is “upset” by the UK's proposed sovereignty transfer.The UK Government plans to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, aiming to secure a joint UK-US base on Diego Garcia for at least 99 years.Farage alleged that the UK Government prevented his access to the Chagos Islands during a recent trip to the Maldives, where he intended to deliver humanitarian aid.Foreign Office minister Hamish Falconer dismissed Farage's complaint, stating he was turned away from a sensitive military site and should have checked travel advice.In fullNigel Farage claims the Maldives will challenge Chagos Islands dealThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in