This is the opening to my essay on the row over the government’s India trade deal, published in the Observer on 11 May 2025. You can read the full version in the Observer. ”Two-Tier Keir betrays British workers.” “Labour’s Tax Break for Indian Workers.” “British workers come last in Starmer’s Britain.” “An open door for further mass uncontrolled immigration of low skilled workers.” “This is not the time to trade away immigration controls.” Quotes and headlines from Nigel Farage, the Daily Mail, Robert […]

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