British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday described the India–UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) as the “biggest deal” the United Kingdom has struck since leaving the European Union, terming it “hugely important” for both nations.

Addressing business leaders during an interaction in Mumbai, Starmer said, “This is the biggest trade mission that the United Kingdom has ever sent to India.” He added that his visit marks the “return leg” following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK earlier this year.

Starmer said that the UK’s exit from the European Union has allowed it to forge new trade partnerships, with India emerging as a key partner in its post-Brexit economic strategy. “It’s the biggest deal we’ve struck since we left the European Union. I think it’s also the biggest deal

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