Labour's Chagos giveaway "doesn't make sense"

This week started with a debate on the final stages of Labour's agreement with Mauritius to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.

Like many people across our area, and indeed the country, I have a lot of questions on the deal!

The debate was a chance to ask some of these questions, on everything from the unexplained decision not to challenge the non-binding decision in the court, to what is the true cost of the deal, and an opportunity to raise concerns around the future of the military base after the 99-year lease period has expired.

You can see some of my previous questions and speeches on the deal here: 

June: Local MP questions Labour's decision not to challenge non-binding Chagos ruling before committing to £30bn deal | Dr Luke Evans MP

July: Hinckley and Bosworth MP calls the Chagos Islands giveaway a "travesty" | Dr Luke Evans MP

September: Labour's Chagos surrender to cost taxpayer over £30 billion | Dr Luke Evans MP