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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Rajeev Syal Home affairs editor

Suella Braverman speaks out against likely UK trade deal with India

The home secretary, Suella Braverman, speaking at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham.
The home secretary, Suella Braverman, speaking at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham. Photograph: Anadolu Agency/Getty

Suella Braverman has again risked upsetting No 10 after saying she has “reservations” about Britain’s trade deal with India because it could increase immigration to the UK.

Liz Truss said she wants to sign a trade agreement with India by Diwali at the end of this month. The Indian government is demanding an increase in work and study visas for Indian nationals and earlier this year Boris Johnson said the agreement would lead to increased immigration.

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