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Member

Speaking in the House of Lords on 12 January 2026

Debate

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill

Contribution

Some members of the Opposition appear to be wilfully ignoring the facts to score political points. This is, frankly, shameful. It puts at risk the UK’s national security for an unedifying and unconvincing political jab. I understand the temptation, but it is fundamentally wrong to do that. I had hoped, although this has clearly been a hope in vain, for much better from the Official Opposition.

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