PM reacts to criticism against UK-India trade deal
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PM reacts to criticism against UK-India trade deal
The prime minister has defended ongoing criticism from the Conservatives in response to the landmark trade agreement between the UK and India.
Sir Keir Starmer insisted the deal will "see tariffs slashed for car sales and that is good for British jobs" and the criticism surrounding the deal is "incoherent nonsense".
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Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street to attend Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament.
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Business secretary Jonathan Reynolds has responded to criticism of the India-UK trade deal following backlash from Conservatives. Mr Reynolds insisted the deal will result in "higher wages, more jobs..
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