VI Premier takes offense to 'proposal' for VI to be incorporated into UK
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His comments came during a press conference on Friday, March 6, 2026, when he was asked his thoughts on former Special Adviser to the British Foreign Secretary, Ben W. Judas’ proposal that British Overseas Territories (OTs) should be incorporated into the United Kingdom (UK) as Overseas Kingdoms.
According to Judas, under this new structure, OTs will have representation in the House of Lords, the formation of an Overseas Territories volunteer corps and an education campaign in the UK.
Judas made these comments recently on the Winston Marshall Show, a British podcast, where he shared his vision for the OTs, which he began developing while at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) for then Foreign Secretary David L. Lammy, who is now Deputy Prime Minister, Justice Secretary and Lord Chancellor of the UK.
People of the VI to determine their future- Premier
“I found it quite offensive that he was actually moving forward with a proposal for what he believes is best for the OTs,” Premier Wheatley said, adding, “It’s the people of the Virgin Islands that have to determine what is best for them, not some Special Advisor in the United Kingdom government.”
The Premier said it is his personal preference that the VI become a sovereign nation, able to engage in relationships, whether through free association or other multilateral engagements with those who have shared interests.
“That’s my view, and I will defend that view, but it is ultimately the people of the Virgin Islands who will have to determine their future,” he added.
Judas has a vision for what he terms a “global Britain” and plans to publish a policy paper that would allow OTs to elect Members of Parliament (MPs) to sit in the House of Commons.
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