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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
John Rentoul

John Rentoul answers your questions on Starmer’s trade deals – and their impact UK’s EU bargaining power

Keir Starmer's recent efforts have led to important trade deals with the US and India, and with an EU deal still to come, these agreements are a big step forward for the UK.

While Starmer’s progress has sparked both optimism and scepticism, broader questions remain: Can the deal with Trump truly be considered a triumph, or is it more a case of damage limitation? And what of the fine print?

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