Argentina has moved to enforce a crackdown on oil exploration around the Falkland Islands, launching sanction proceedings against 45 people and companies.
President Javier Milei’s office announced the new move on Saturday morning in a post on X, a day after he vowed tougher action against companies operating in the British overseas territory and reiterated the country’s claim on the area.
But Prime Minister Andy Burnham has yet to say anything about the escalating rhetoric from Argentina’s president.
Downing Street has instead responded on his behalf, insisting the UK’s position on the islands is ‘unwavering’ and saying Burnham ‘fully supports the wishes of the
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