Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel has raised an urgent question in the Commons regarding the government's plans to hand over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius.

The intervention comes after Downing Street confirmed that a deal is being "finalised" following approval from US President Donald Trump.

Patel expressed frustration at having to "haul" ministers back to the House to explain themselves just a day after oral questions.

Downing Street confirmed that a deal is being "finalised" following approval from US President Donald Trump{ai:summary}<p>Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel has questioned the government's intention to transfer the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, following Downing Street's announcement of a nearing deal with US President Donald Trump’s approval. She criticized the need to bring ministers back to the Commons for clarification shortly after a session of oral questions. </p><p>#foreignaffairs</p>

WATCH: Priti Patel raises urgent question over Chagos in the Commons

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