James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 January 2026

Debate

British Indian Ocean Territory

Contribution

I do not think the hon. Gentleman quite understands. We did not sign a deal; we would not sign a deal, because the terms were totally unacceptable, and they have got an awful lot worse since then—35 billion times worse. The cost is £35 billion—that comes from a freedom of information release from the Government themselves. That is an absolute disgrace, and it is why we will vote against the deal.

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