The article first appeared in The Times on India on May 16, 2025.
The UK-India Free Trade Agreement, signed on May 6, 2025, represents more than just an economic transaction—it’s a geopolitical masterstroke unlocking £25.5 billion in bilateral trade by 2040. For Labour, this deal serves as a strategic move, anchoring Britain to India’s £4.19 trillion democratic powerhouse amid multiple global challenges. Post-Brexit Britain, having suffered a 15% drop in EU trade, desperately needed new markets. India emerged as the obvious choice over China’s £14.9 trillion economy, which comes with significant diplomatic complications…
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