A UK-India trade deal is generating controversy due to tax breaks for Indian workers seconded to the UK. The deal exempts these workers from paying National Insurance for three years.
Labour MPs have expressed anger, with some saying it was poorly received in Red Wall constituencies. Opposition parties argue the deal will make it cheaper to hire Indian workers over British ones.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the deal, citing tax refund discrepancies and potential harm to certain industries. Labour insists similar tax arrangements exist with over 50 other countries, benefiting British workers abroad. They state the deal will boost the British economy by £4.8 billion annually.
Keir Starmer hailed the deal as a landmark agreement that will grow the economy. Narendra Modi described it as mutually beneficial, catalyzing trade and job creation.