Falkland Islands: UK support 'unwavering' after Argentina restates claims
- More than 40 years after the war over the territory, sovereignty of the archipelago in the south-west Atlantic Ocean remains hotly disputed between Britain and Argentina.
- However in a 2013 referendum, residents of the islands voted overwhelmingly to remain a British overseas territory - with 99.8% voting in favour and just three voting against.
- When asked about if the prime minister believed the UK had the necessary forces to defend the sovereignty of the islands the spokesperson said the they will remain so far as long as the islanders wish".
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- More than 40 years after the war over the territory, sovereignty of the archipelago in the south-west Atlantic Ocean remains hotly disputed between Britain and Argentina.
- However in a 2013 referendum, residents of the islands voted overwhelmingly to remain a British overseas territory - with 99.8% voting in favour and just three voting against.
- When asked about if the prime minister believed the UK had the necessary forces to defend the sovereignty of the islands the spokesperson said the they will remain so far as long as the islanders wish".
Sources: BBC News