China deal will cut tariffs on Scotch whisky, Sir Keir Starmer says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has agreed a deal with China to cut tariffs for exports of Scotch whisky (Carl Court/PA) -

Tariffs on Scotch whisky exports to China are to be halved as a result of a deal struck by Sir Keir Starmer – with the Prime Minister insisting the agreement showed how his Government’s “hard-headed international engagement brings benefits at home”.

Sir Keir said whisky distilleries, which he hailed as the “jewel in Scotland’s crown”, would benefit from the move.