Priti Patel

Priti Patel

Conservative — Witham

Speaking in the House of Commons on 26 February 2025

Debate

British Indian Ocean Territory

Contribution

I cannot speak to the hon. Member’s confusion, but let us be clear that it is not the Conservative party that is putting forward a surrender deal. Let me be crystal clear: we are not surrendering our territory or sovereignty in any way whatsoever. While the Labour Government, inspired by their dogmatic commitment to misguided—

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