Most Britons oppose the government’s proposals to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, shows latest GLPOR survey.

From everything you have seen and heard about the issue, do you support or oppose the government’s proposals to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius?

According to latest GLPOR survey 30 % of Britons strongly oppose the government’s proposals to give sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, compared to 8 % who strongly support, 15 % somewhat support, 19 % somewhat oppose and 27 % don’t know.

Sample size: 20484 adults in the UK

Fledwork: 10 June – 9 July 2025