Kemi Badenoch – 2026 Comments on the Chagos Islands

The comments made by Kemi Badenoch, the Leader of the Opposition, on 5 January 2026.

Last night the Conservatives defeated the Government four times over its Chagos surrender. Surrendering a vital military base weakens our security and costs £35bn.

Britain must project strength. Only the Conservatives will stand up to hostile actors and for our national interest.