Rishi paves way for FTA by agreeing to 3000 more visas for Indian graduates

Rishi Sunak has thrown open Britain’s borders to 3,000 more Indian graduates to help pave the way for a major trade deal.
A deal has been signed off allowing degree-educated young professionals to spend two years here before returning home. But the move risks a battle with Home Secretary Suella Braverman after giving the green light after she blasted migrant over-stayers. It comes as the Prime Minister “wouldn't sacrifice quality for speed” as he appeared to dampen speculation about a trade deal being on the horizon.
He will announce the visa deal today when he meets Indian PM Narendra Modi where 3,000 people a year will be able to come and stay here for two years. The reciprocal deal is part of the UK-India Migration and Mobility Partnership which was agreed upon last year. The new deal comes after the Home Secretary blasted the immigration system in this country. She said: “Look at migration in this country – the largest group of people who overstay are Indian migrants.
Trade negotiators are currently in talks with India over a trade deal and is set to be the first with a European country. The trade relationship between the two countries is worth £24 billion.
“FICCI welcomes the announcement of the UK-India Young Professions Scheme. This will give the brightest young minds from both the countries to live and work in the other country. This will be an opportunity of a lifetime for these young professionals. The announcement also highlights the strength of the UK-India Migration and Mobility Partnership agreed last year,” Arun Chawla, Director General, FICCI said.