Andrew Rosindell

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UK — Romford

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 October 2025

Debate

UK-Mauritius Agreement on the Chagos Archipelago: Funding

Contribution

Last week, Labour voted against our amendment, which would have given the House of Commons a say on the Government’s reckless decision to surrender £35 billion of taxpayers’ hard-earned money to Mauritius for the privilege of giving away our own sovereign territory, but we still have no certainty from the Government about the fate of the vital Diego Garcia base after the 99-year period. What is stopping Mauritius demanding billions more if the UK wishes to extend the use of Diego Garcia for another 40 years? Would it not be more sensible to save the money, ditch the surrender deal and the keep the Chagos islands British?

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