Stephen Doughty
Coverage of Stephen Doughty in the Nexus archive.
- Can King Charles save the ever-fracturing ‘special relationship’ after Trump anger at Starmer over Iran war?
King Charles III's upcoming U.S. visit is seen as a critical diplomatic effort to mend growing tensions between the UK and President Trump over Iran policy. The UK has distanced itself from Trump's aggressive Iran pressure campaign, while still supporting broader U.S. security goals in the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts highlight the monarchy's historical role in smoothing political rifts, citing Queen Elizabeth II's past interventions.
- Chagos Islands treaty is now ‘impossible to agree at political level’, UK minister says
A treaty to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius faces political deadlock after the US withdrew support, according to UK Foreign Office minister Stephen Doughty. The bill for the agreement cannot proceed through parliament due to the changed stance of Donald Trump's administration.