Chagos Islands: UK-US Defence Relationship

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:39 pm on 2 December 2024.

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Photo of Jim Shannon Jim Shannon DUP, Strangford 3:39, 2 December 2024

Having been one of many in this House to have vehemently opposed the ceding of the Chagos Islands without consulting the residents, and having stood in solidarity with those who opposed it, I am anxious to ensure that the Americans take control. In turn, we must offer them support and allow those residents who consider themselves British to be a part of the equation. What steps has the FCDO taken to ensure that the US is aware of the strength of opposition to this decision from those from the Chagos Islands?