Chagos Deal: Four Amendments Adopted in the House of Lords

The Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill reached a significant milestone during the Report Stage at the House of Lords on January 5, 2026, with the adoption of four major amendments that substantially alter the text of the bill governing the Chagos agreement.

During the debates, Amendment 1 was adopted following a formal vote, with the House voting 132 in favor and 124 against. This amendment conditions the commencement of the agreement on certain stipulations.