US EditionIndia trade deal could undercut UK workers, opposition parties say
- The UK government announced a landmark free trade agreement with India in May 2025, aiming to reduce tariffs and boost trade between the two countries.
- After three years of post-Brexit negotiations, the deal includes tariff cuts and a double contribution convention exempting certain Indian workers in the UK from National Insurance for three years.
- The agreement will slash tariffs on exports like whisky and cars while Indian imports of textiles and footwear will face reduced or no tariffs, benefiting bilateral trade valued at over £25 billion annually by 2040.
- Opposition parties criticize the deal for creating a two-tier tax system that exempts some Indian workers from UK contributions despite recent National Insurance hikes for British workers, calling it unfair and risky to UK jobs and wages.
- Supporters argue the deal will increase British business growth by £4.8 billion annually, raise wages by over £2 billion, create jobs, and strengthen UK economic ties with India’s 1.4 billion population.
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Kemi Badenoch caught out over UK-India trade deal ‘hypocrisy’
Kemi Badenoch has criticised the UK-India trade deal’s national insurance exemption, calling it “two-tier taxes from two-tier Keir”. However, the Financial Times reports that while trade secretary, Badenoch negotiated the same tax deal with Indian officials. In an embarrassing turn for Badenoch, New Delhi officials said that the Tory leader also agreed to the principle of exempting Indian workers in the UK from national insurance — a benefit ex…
Farage Slams Labour for ‘Betraying British Workers’ in India Trade Deal.
PULSE POINTS:What Happened: Nigel Farage has slammed the new trade deal between Britain and India, accusing the ruling Labour Party of betraying British workers. Who’s Involved: Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Reform Party leader Nigel Farage, former Home Secretary Suella Braverman, and John O’Connell of the TaxPayers’ Alliance (TPA). Where & When: The trade deal was agreed upon in London and Delhi on May 6. Key Quote: Nigel Farage stated, “Thi…
UK PM Keir hits back at Oppn attacks over India FTA tax clause
London: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday came out fighting against Opposition criticism over a double taxation clause in the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with India, designed to prevent temporary workers paying in social security contributions in both countries. The Double Contribution Convention, one of India’s key asks in the trade deal negotiations concluded on Tuesday, means Indian workers seconded to Britain will not have to p…
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