On April 24, 2026, the United Kingdom reaffirmed its support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara region, describing it as 'the most credible, viable, and pragmatic basis for peace.' The statement was made by a UK Foreign Office spokesperson during a press briefing in London.
The UK position aligns with a growing international consensus that the autonomy proposal, presented by Morocco in 2007, offers a realistic framework for ending the decades-long dispute. The plan would grant the region self-governance under Moroccan sovereignty.
This reaffirmation comes amid ongoing United Nations-led efforts to restart negotiations between Morocco and the Polisario Front. The UK has consistently supported the UN process and called for a mutually acceptable political solution.
The statement did not include new commitments or changes to UK policy, but it underscores London's continued backing of the Moroccan initiative as the preferred path forward.
