Brief by Shorts91 NewsDesk / 06:25pm on 20 May 2025,Tuesday International
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a "hat-trick of deals" with India, the US, and the EU, emphasizing that these agreements signify the UK's revitalized presence on the global stage. He stated that the deals would protect thousands of jobs and benefit businesses financially. The recently signed UK-EU agreement reduces trade barriers for agricultural and food products while granting extended fishing quotas to European ships in British waters. Despite criticism from Conservatives, who claim the UK conceded too much—particularly regarding fishing—Starmer defended the deal, highlighting improved market access for British fishers and potential British participation in the EU’s €150bn defence fund. (PC: The Guardian)
