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UK won't give more visas to Indian workers, says PM
Starmer resists calls to raise Indian visa caps despite nearly 850,000 arrivals in five years and a trade deal promising £4.8bn annual UK economic boost.
- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer confirmed ahead of his Mumbai trade visit that the UK will not create new visa routes for Indian workers despite business calls to do so.
- The decision follows the July signing of a UK-India trade deal, during which India reportedly pressed for expanded UK visa access for its nationals.
- Starmer emphasized that visas played no part in the trade agreement, stating the focus is on business engagement, investment, and economic growth rather than increasing immigration.
- He clarified that the plan does not include increasing visa opportunities for Indian workers, emphasizing that no additional visas have been granted as part of the agreement.
- The stance comes as the UK faces significant domestic pressure to curb migration, while the new trade deal is projected to boost annual bilateral trade by £4.8 billion.
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