UK PM Keir Starmer Resists Expanding Visa Access for Indian Workers Despite Business Pressure During Mumbai Visit

Oct 08, 2025 02:28 pm CST

During his visit to Mumbai, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer firmly rejected calls to increase visa allowances for Indian skilled workers following the UK-India free trade agreement. Despite being accompanied by 125 business leaders concerned about potential labor shortages, Starmer emphasized that the focus should remain on business engagement and investment rather than expanding immigration pathways, as his government faces domestic pressure to limit migration numbers.