British Prime Minister Keir Starmer begins his first official two-day visit to India on Wednesday to discuss economic ties; however, he has ruled out any visa deal being part of the discussions during his trip. Citing existing trade agreements, Starmer said he will resist growing demands from British business leaders to provide more UK visas for highly skilled workers from India.

Britain not seeking visa deal with India: Keir Starmer

Starmer said opening up visas for Indian workers to come to the UK “isn't part of the plan”, he said. Reportedly, India pushed for far more visa access to the UK when the two countries were finalising their trade deal earlier this year. "That isn't part of the plans," he told reporters en route to India when asked about visas, adding the visit was "to take a

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