What A Labour Win In UK Means For India |
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- What can we expect from the upcoming July 4 elections in the UK, sparked by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s sudden decision to call snap polls earlier this month? What prompted Sunak’s move? What will a Labour victory, as is being widely predicted, mean not just for the UK and Europe, but also for India?
Domestically, will Labour leader Keir Starmer be able to stem the rot in the National Health Services, once billed as one of the best in the world, but creaking under the weight of political and economic problems? Will he be able to stem the growing economic and social problems plaguing the country?
Will the Free Trade Agreement between India and the UK, talks on which were launched in January 2022, finally see the light of day under the new government? What happens to Sunak’s controversial immigration policies, including the plan to transfer illegal refugees to Rwanda? Will the growing restrictions on foreign students seeking education in the UK continue?
These were some of the questions we asked Ambassador Yash Sinha, who served as India’s high commissioner to the UK till October 2018. He’s also served as India’s High commissioner to Sri Lanka, ambassador to Venezuela, and Consul General in Dubai before that. After he retired from the Indian Foreign Service, he was appointed Chief Information Commissioner, a post he held till October 2023.
According to Ambassador Sinha, Sunak was the “fall guy as far as the Conservatives are concerned, because in the 14 years that they’ve been in power, he’s been the 5th Prime Minister, and that doesn’t inspire confidence among the voters.”
During their term, there were several issues which plagued Indo-UK relations, including the activities of separatist Khalistani extremists in the UK. Is that likely to change? “I’m not sure if things are going to change for the better,” said Ambassador Sinha. “However, as far as immigration goes, we must understand that the UK does face a problem,” he added. This is not limited to the UK alone, with anti-immigration sentiments growing across much of Europe.”
Then there’s Labour leaders who are known to have a sympathetic position towards Pakistan, as well as the party's strong positions on issues like human rights and freedom of expression. How will those impact Indo-UK relations?
To find the answer to that question and a lot of other fascinating insights on what to expect post the elections in both India and the UK, watch the full interview.
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Excellent guest speaker. Ambassador Sinha also served at a critical juncture in Sri Lanka and has a wealth of experience in dealing with Pakiatan! Look forward to seeing more from him on the channel.
The UK’s view of India is almost universally positive. Labour, Conservatives and Liberal Democrat’s will all hold that view. There will be no change in policy whatever happens politically. No one knows about the Khalistan movement and even those who do think it’s obviously ludicrous. I only know about it because I studied India at university. We see India as an essential ally who we want to deepen relationships with.
But we don't trust brit thieves 😂
What does it mean for UK? Will they handle Islamist problem?
On the defence relationship; I fail to understand why the ambassador tiptoed around the fact that the UK stood up India at its most inopportune moments, twice; and on both occasions, at the behest of the US! That is common knowledge within India's strategic community. Why should India even contemplate restoring any level of defence relationship with the UK; regardless of what they may have to offer! These retired government officials, ought to find themselves free to be more expressive and a lot less diplomatic about their areas of expertise and help ordinary Indian citizens be more educated about ground realities.
We should focus on getting hard sciences and tech from UK and skip stupid accounting and financial industries as they are a liability
Only if India can come up with global standards for Accounting. Currently, any global Accounting accredition is either from the US or the UK. So, let's pipe down a bit. I agree with STEM. Also, it would be good to close any "social" NGO receiving money from the UK. & any otehr foreign country for that matter.
Uk is owned by US India can join the party.
Wonderful exchange! Great to get a deep insight into India UK relations and the inner workings of UK politics from an astute observer like Ambassador Sinha. Well done StratNews!
It will be difficult in the short term for india if labour comes to power. But in the long run, it will further deepen crisis of immigration and bad economic policy, which in turn will weaken the western bastion, decreasing its assertiveness and power for the collective western bloc, which is very helpful for india's rise.
Labour will be better for FTA and UK economy will be better under labour
What happen to your health Shriman?
Conservatives are a goner.
If you notice the Cabal always uses Indians as the Fall guys. Look at the US - Rajat Gupta as well as the others who were jailed for the wrongs of the higher ups whi were almost always the chosen people.