Negotiations were put on hold last year as both countries held general elections. For British PM Keir Starmer, a deal with India is part of his plan to revive the UK economy.
Brexit weakened UK’s role in transatlantic diplomacy, while past conflicts & Trump’s trade tariffs add friction as Starmer & Trump navigate diplomatic tensions.
The figure of the Pakistani immigrant sexual groomer is real—but also serves as a pretext for failing to address toxic youth masculinity and deep vulnerabilities of young women.
India also announced the establishment of 2 new consulates, in Belfast and Manchester, as the Indian PM met British premier Keir Starmer on margins of G20 summit in Brazil.
The two leaders will discuss Gaza's humanitarian crisis. Britain and France advocate the need to continue supporting Ukraine against Russia to protect European continent as a whole.
Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.
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