FOREIGN Secretary Ed Miliband was slammed for showing “selective support for international law” today after saying Britain will “resolutely uphold” self-determination of Falklands.

He was criticised by Stop the War Campaign convener Lindsey German after Argentinian President Javier Milei reiterated the his country’s claim on the islands.

Mr Milei vowed he would introduce sanctions on any oil companies working in the area of the British overseas territory after US president Donald Trump hinted the US would not help Britain in a future Falklands conflict.

Mr Miliband said in a post on X: “The UK’s position on the Falkland Islands is unwavering.

“The Islands are British and will remain so because that is the overwhelming position of the Islanders.

“Their right of self-determination is paramount, grounded in international law and we will resolutely uphold it.”

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting earlier said Britain’s commitment to the Falklands was “absolute and unshakeable.”

Ms German told the Morning Star: “Yet again this government shows a selective support for international law. 

“And with the world hurtling towards war, we really don’t need another conflict on the horizon.”

In a 2013 referendum, the Falkland Islanders voted overwhelmingly to remain a British overseas territory, with 99.8 per cent voting in favour and just three votes against.

In a national address, Mr Milei said: “The Falklands are our future — we need to recover these islands which are nationally relevant. There is no other path forward.”

He declared the Sea Lion oilfield, owned by an Israeli and a British firm where production is expected to begin in 2028, a “clear and present danger” to the country’s claims.