Robert Jenrick has accused David Lammy of handing over the Chagos Islands so he can “be ok with himself at his subsequent north London ceremonial dinner.”
In a debate discussing the choice in Parliament, the Tory management contender stated: “We’ve simply handed sovereign British territory to a small island nation which is an ally of China – and we’re paying for the privilege.
“All in order that the overseas secretary can be ok with himself at his subsequent North London ceremonial dinner.
The Authorities stated on Thursday that the strategically vital Indian Ocean archipelago can be transferred to Mauritius, after being in British palms since 1814.
Sir Keir Starmer instantly got here beneath hearth over the transfer, which was introduced throughout parliamentary recess with out MPs getting a say within the Commons.
Nonetheless it’s understood that the handover would require an Act of Parliament, which can due to this fact must be authorized within the Commons.”