British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper reaffirmed the United Kingdom's support for Morocco's autonomy plan for the Western Sahara region on Thursday, April 23, 2026. The statement was made during a diplomatic engagement, underscoring London's consistent position on the issue.
Cooper's remarks align with the UK's longstanding backing of the Moroccan autonomy initiative, which proposes self-governance for the disputed territory under Moroccan sovereignty. The plan has been presented as a credible and serious contribution to UN-led efforts to resolve the decades-long conflict.
The UK has previously expressed support for the autonomy plan, viewing it as a viable framework for a political solution. The reaffirmation comes amid ongoing international diplomacy surrounding the Western Sahara dispute, which involves Morocco, the Polisario Front, and Algeria.
No additional details were provided regarding specific diplomatic steps or changes in policy. The UK continues to call for a peaceful resolution in line with United Nations Security Council resolutions.
