UK declares Morocco’s autonomy plan most credible

In a major policy shift, the UK government has thrown its backing behind Morocco’s plan for resolving the Western Sahara dispute, mirroring support by the US, France,Spain and other nations.

British Foreign Secretary David Lamy declared the United Kingdom’s support for Morocco’s autonomy proposal as the “most credible” path to resolving the long-standing Western Sahara conflict, marking a significant shift in Britain’s position.

Speaking during a joint press conference in Rabat on Sunday with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, Lammy said the UK now views Morocco’s 2007 autonomy offer as the most viable and pragmatic solution to the decades-old territorial dispute.

“The United Kingdom considers Morocco’s autonomy proposal submitted in 2007 as the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for a lasting resolution of the dispute,” he stated.

This policy change comes after years of Britain backing a self-determination process for the region, aligning with international efforts under the United Nations framework.