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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Adam Robertson

UK trade deal with India in jeopardy following Home Secretary's migrant comments

THE Prime Minister’s flagship trade deal with India is in serious jeopardy after Indian ministers reacted furiously to comments made by the Home Secretary. 

Last week, Suella Braverman said she had “concerns” about the trade deal because it would increase migration to the UK - and Indians represented the largest group of visa overstayers. 

She told The Spectator magazine: “I do have some reservations. Look at migration in this country – the largest group of people who overstay are Indian migrants.”

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