India deal is a big win for Britain that will improve people’s lives, says Sir Keir Starmer |
23 July 2025, 22:30 | Updated: 24 July 2025, 08:02
By Sir Keir Starmer
The best days in this job are when months of hard work come to fruition and we land a big win for the British people.
Today is one of those days – because today we are signing a new trade deal with India which will create new British jobs and boost growth and wages in the UK by billions.
Our new deal is a win for British businesses – slashing tariffs and boosting exports in everything from soft drinks and cosmetics to gin and whisky.
It’s a win for British shoppers – bringing down prices and creating greater choice in Indian goods, such as clothes, shoes and food.
And it’s a win for British communities – spreading huge benefits to nations and regions across the UK, from Scotland to the West Midlands and the North-East.
Our deal will deliver benefits for the........