Stephen Doughty’s in the news? Not the headline you’ll see. He’s a Welsh Labour MP (Cardiff South & Penarth) and former Europe Minister candidate, not tied to the Mandelson/Chagos chatter. Bio: born 1980, MP since 2012.
The UK has halted its plan to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, citing US opposition. The treaty was signed last year but has not been ratified due to political and diplomatic hurdles, including US support withdrawal. The issue remains unresolved as UK and US negotiations continue.