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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Millie Cooke

Economic growth more important than human rights, Downing Street suggests

Economic growth is more important than protecting human rights, Downing Street has suggested, amid questions over Sir Keir Starmer’s meeting with Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Monday.

The meeting between the prime minister and Mohammed bin Salman is expected to be focused on boosting growth, with the prime minister saying that such a mission “requires us to strengthen partnerships abroad”.

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