UK won't relax visa rules for India, Starmer says

The UK government has stated that it has no plans to relax visa rules for India, ahead of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's visit to the country to promote a potential trade deal. This comes as a response to calls from the opposition Labour Party leader, Keir Starmer, who had urged the government to ease visa restrictions for Indian citizens. The government's stance suggests that it is not willing to make concessions on immigration policies as part of the trade negotiations with India. This decision reflects the UK's ongoing concerns about managing immigration levels and its commitment to its existing visa system. The article highlights the political tensions surrounding the UK's approach to trade deals and immigration policies, particularly in the context of its relationship with India. The government's unwillingness to relax visa rules may be a point of contention in the upcoming trade negotiations with India.