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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 5 June 2026

Debate

British Sovereignty Protection (Chagos Islands) Bill [HL]

Contribution

A Bill to affirm and protect the sovereignty of the United Kingdom over the Chagos Islands and the British Indian Ocean Territory; to make provision restricting the cession or transfer of sovereignty without the approval of Parliament and without the consent of the Chagossian people; to provide for the protection of the Territory’s strategic and defence importance; and for connected purposes.

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