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Starmer has hiked National Insurance on Brits while giving an exemption to Indian migrants. British workers come last in Starmer’s Britain.”
Robert Jenrick, the Tory shadow justice secretary, said
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Obviously, if people were in the UK, they will still be paying income tax, they would still be paying, for instance, the health surcharge, and they wouldn’t be eligible for benefits from the National Insurance system.”
Mr Reynolds addedReform UK are the party of British workers. This deal is truly appalling and I think what you’ll see is Starmer’s ratings in the polls plummet further.”
He addedThis is two-tier taxes from two-tier Keir. I refused to sign this deal because: Tax refunds for Indians not available to us Visa requests too high Ceramics and Aluminium industries would be screwed... When Labour negotiates Britain loses.”
Mrs Badenoch, who as business secretary had declined to sign off the India deal, saidI think some people get a little bit carried away as to what this actually means.”
But Jonathan Reynolds, the Trade Secretary who struck the deal with India, saidThe UK-India free trade agreement is a once-in-a-generation deal.”
He addedWhat it is about is making sure when people are inter-company transfers between the UK and India – so for our people in India and Indian people in the UK – they don’t simultaneously pay into both social security systems,
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For the very first time British businesses will have guaranteed access to India’s vast procurement market covering good services and construction,
Trade Policy Minister Douglas Alexander told parliament on Tuesday
My department will follow the process set out in the Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010,
he said, which requires the government to lay the treaty in parliament for 21 daysWhen Labour negotiates Britain loses.”
ConservativeBritish shoppers could see cheaper prices and more choice on products including clothes, footwear and food products, including frozen prawns, as (the) UK liberalizes tariffs,
the release said
In light of recent trade wars and US tariff-related disruption, new partnerships that encourage free and open trade should be celebrated,
she saidBy striking a new trade deal with the fastest-growing economy in the world, we are delivering billions for the UK economy and wages every year and unlocking growth in every corner of the country, from advanced manufacturing in the North-East to whisky distilleries in Scotland,
said Reynolds
FTAs are notoriously complex, and this truly is a remarkable achievement that will serve both countries well. This agreement represents a significant milestone in UK-India relations, underscoring the potential of our partnership and the opportunities that lie ahead,
said Manoj Ladwa, Founder and Chairman of UK-based policy platform India Global Forum (IGF).In times of global uncertainty, a pragmatic approach to global trade that provides businesses and consumers with stability is more important than ever,
he saidThe UK government may have gone for speed rather than substance to get a deal over the line in Trump-world. Negotiations with India have dragged on for years and stalled over immigration, which is not covered by this deal,
said Rahman
This is welcome news and a coded reminder to Donald Trump that not all UK eggs are in the US basket,
said Mij Rahman, managing director of the Eurasia Group political consultancyThis is a less ambitious deal than the last government hoped for, but that just reflects what was realistically available with India. As a step forward this makes sense, though not economically transformational,
said David Henig, UK director of the European Centre for International Political EconomyThe real test for Keir Starmer will be how far he can dismantle the trade friction with the UK’s biggest trading partner – the EU. That will require a bolder approach to the reset than we have seen so far,
he addedHaven’t you learnt anything from the last few days?!”
Referencing Reform UK’s recent local election and by-election victories, she demanded to know