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This declaration led to a heated debate within the Faroese Parliament. Some members pushed for immediate independence, while others believed cooperation with the British was the wiser path. After much deliberation, the Parliament settled on conditions for accepting British military governance: it would only be temporary, the British would handle military matters, and local governance would remain intact.
A Polite Occupation
The British troops, arriving aboard the HMS Suffork, established their headquarters at the historic Skansen Fortress. As the occupation unfolded, the British set about enhancing defenses, building air bases, and integrating into Faroese society.