Brexit: Theresa May to visit India to lay foundations of trade deal

[Blackleaf]

THERESA May has vowed to look beyond Europe and “forge a new global role for the UK” as she prepares to lead her first major trade mission next month, to India.

The Prime Minister claimed that the UK will become the “most passionate, most consistent, and most convincing advocate for free trade” ahead of the two-day visit.

She will use the trip to deliver on her ambitious vision for Britain after Brexit, introducing new and emerging enterprises, as well as more established players, to the key Indian market.

UK is READY for GLOBAL STAGE: Theresa May to visit India to lay foundations of trade deal

THERESA May has vowed to look beyond Europe and “forge a new global role for the UK” as she prepares to lead her first major trade mission next month, to India.

By Caroline Wheeler
Sun, Oct 16, 2016
The Express

Prime Minister Theresa May will lead a fade mission to India next month

The Prime Minister claimed that the UK will become the “most passionate, most consistent, and most convincing advocate for free trade” ahead of the two-day visit.

She will use the trip to deliver on her ambitious vision for Britain after Brexit, introducing new and emerging enterprises, as well as more established players, to the key Indian market.

A number of commercial deals are expected to be signed with the aim of creating and securing jobs at home and demonstrating market confidence in the strength of the British economy after Brexit.

Dr Liam Fox, the Secretary for International Trade, will also be going to India

A business delegation drawn from regions across the UK is due to accompany Mrs May, whose visit to India will mark her first bilateral visit outside Europe since taking office.

Dr Liam Fox, the Secretary for International Trade, is going too.

The Prime Minister will hold discussions with Prime Minister Modi during her visit on developing the strategic partnership between the UK and India, building on the deep links and cooperation the two countries already share.

Speaking ahead of the visit, which starts on November 6, the Prime Minster said: “As we leave the European Union we have the chance to forge a new global role for the UK – to look beyond our continent and towards the economic and diplomatic opportunities in the wider world.

Indian Prime Minister Modi

I am determined to capitalise on those opportunities and, as we embark on the trade mission to India, we will send the message that the UK will be the most passionate, most consistent, and most convincing advocate for free trade.

“This time we will be focusing on small and medium-sized businesses and, importantly, the delegation will include representation from every region of the UK.

"I want to create an economy that truly works for everyone – and this new approach to international trade missions will help achieve just that."

The relationships between our two countries are strong, and the Indian diaspora plays a vital role in our national life.

In my talks with Prime Minister Modi I want to build on our relationship for the benefit of both our countries, generating jobs and wealth and maintaining cooperation on defence and security."

India is now our second largest international job creator – last year, India created 7,105 new jobs in Britain through 140 projects.

A business delegation drawn from across regions is due to accompany Mrs May

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[Curious Cdn]

Didn't these two countries have a trade deal in the past?

You remember ... India produced great wealth and the British took it away with them?

 

[Blackleaf]

Didn't these two countries have a trade deal in the past?

You remember ... India produced great wealth and the British took it away with them?

Yep. And now we're forging a new one. This is the 21st century.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Th British have wealthy companies and the Indians are going to buy them all and take them away with themselves?

 

[Blackleaf]

Th British have wealthy companies and the Indians are going to buy them all and take them away with themselves?

I'd love to see what India would be like today had the British not gone in and introduced them to the delights of free trade, cricket, railways, tea and the English language.

 

[Curious Cdn]

The next time you see a Jag drive by, wave and shout "Tata!"

 

[Blackleaf]

The next time you see a Jag drive by, wave and shout "Tata!"

Next time I'm in India and I see this...

... I'll shout: "We gave you that!"

 

[Curious Cdn]

Next time I'm in India and I see this...

... I'll shout: "We gave you that!"

What the fu(k is that? Some sort of songbird swatter?

 

[Blackleaf]

What the fu(k is that? Some sort of songbird swatter?

It's cricket. Cricket, not Hinduism, is the national religion of India.

Sachin Tendulkar, India's and probably the world's greatest-ever cricketer, is literally worshipped as a god by hundreds of millions of Indians.

And all this is thanks to the British Empire.

 

[Curious Cdn]

Isn't cricket sone sort of hoppy invertebrate?

 

[Blackleaf]

Isn't cricket sone sort of hoppy invertebrate?

The cricket is an insect of the Gryllidae family, of the suborder Ensifera. They are distantly related to grasshoppers. The name comes from the Old French "criquer", meaning "to creak", "to rattle", "to crackle."

Cricket is also a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of eleven players on a cricket field, at the centre of which is a rectangular 22-yard-long pitch with a wicket (a set of three wooden stumps) sited at each end. One team, designated the batting team, attempts to score as many runs as possible, whilst their opponents field. Each phase of play is called an innings. After either ten batsmen have been dismissed or a set number of overs have been completed, the innings ends and the two teams then swap roles. The winning team is the one that scores the most runs, including any extras gained, during their one or two innings. Its name comes from the Old French "criquet", meaning "goal post" or "stick."

 

[tay]

Next time I'm in India and I see this...

... I'll shout: "We gave you that!"

What you should say is 'we forced that on you'.


So as in any other 'free trade' deal who will be the winner of this one? India's wages are miniscule compare to Brexiter's so will Briexiters hear that giant sucking sound as the jobs vanish to India......?


www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHM9rXjdUo

 

[Machjo]

India is far from the UK. If you want that to compensate for the loss of trade with the EU, you better hope it's a comprehensive trade deal that allows for totally free trade. Even that wouldn't make up for it totally, but it would be a big help. A few more deals like that with China, Russia, the US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, etc., then you might find yourselves better off than even in the EU.

The problem though is that they have to want equally free trade too, it has to be reciprocal, and you have no control over that. All you can do is pray. But yes, in principle, if enugh countries are willing to accept totally free trade with the UK, maybe that could end up being even better than trade with the EU, but that's a long shot. Good luck, I really do hope Ms. May pulls if off.

 

[Blackleaf]

What you should say is 'we forced that on you'.

Did we force it on them or did they see british soldiers playing it, liked the look of it, and thought they'd play it themselves?

You can always tell the Indians to stop playing their beloved sport, if you like, but I think they'll just give you some funny looks.

So as in any other 'free trade' deal who will be the winner of this one? India's wages are miniscule compare to Brexiter's so will Briexiters hear that giant sucking sound as the jobs vanish to India......?

www.youtube.com/watch?v=EAHM9rXjdUo

Why is it that some people think a country wanting to trade with countries around the world is somehow unusual?

Britain was trading globally long before the EUSSR came along and is more global in its outlook than many other EU countries, who are inward-looking and parochial.

Canada is currently in free trade talks with India. Why can't Britain do the same?

 

[Serryah]

India is far from the UK. If you want that to compensate for the loss of trade with the EU, you better hope it's a comprehensive trade deal that allows for totally free trade. Even that wouldn't make up for it totally, but it would be a big help. A few more deals like that with China, Russia, the US, Canada, Australia, Brazil, etc., then you might find yourselves better off than even in the EU.

The problem though is that they have to want equally free trade too, it has to be reciprocal, and you have no control over that. All you can do is pray. But yes, in principle, if enugh countries are willing to accept totally free trade with the UK, maybe that could end up being even better than trade with the EU, but that's a long shot. Good luck, I really do hope Ms. May pulls if off.

Careful, you insulted The Greatest Country on Earth According to Blackleaf, even if it's only a little. He's gonna be very, very upset with you.

 

[Blackleaf]

Careful, you insulted The Greatest Country on Earth According to Blackleaf, even if it's only a little. He's gonna be very, very upset with you.

Britain IS the greatest country in the world.

Meanwhile, the bad news for Europhiles keeps flooding in:

Iceland AND Norway could LEAVE European Economic Area for new trade deal with UK | World | News | Daily Express

Borders will REMAIN until EU ‘gets control over crisis' Denmark says | World | News | Daily Express

Euro: European Union will be destroyed by collapsing single currency, founder warns | Politics | News | Daily Express

 

[Machjo]

Any trade deal between the UK and India ought to include the free movement of qualified chefs and cooks.

 

[Blackleaf]

Now the Canadians know what the EU is really like..

Canada blasts EU 'not capable' of agreeing trade deal as CETA crumbles after Belgium block

THE EUROPEAN Union (EU) has officially suffered a humiliating set-back in its attempts to secure a Canada trade deal after a regional Belgian parliament overruled the entire 28-country bloc.

By JOEY MILLER
Fri, Oct 21, 2016
The Express

THE EUROPEAN Union (EU) has officially suffered a humiliating set-back in its attempts to secure a Canada trade deal after a regional Belgian parliament overruled the entire 28-country bloc.

Last-ditch talks broke down today with the Federation of Wallonia-Brussels, a parliament for Belgium’s French-speakers, who had previously voted to reject the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).

While all 28 member states supported the deal, Belgium could not give its official approval without the backing of its five sub-federal administrations, including Wallonia.

They rejected the deal with Canada over concerns about public services and agriculture, and emergency talks this afternoon could not sway their decision.

The breakdown is an embarrassing failure for the EU, who are now scratching their heads over how their much-heralded trade deal was shut down by a regional federation.

As she left the talks in Brussels, Canada's Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland said: "It seems evident for me and for Canada that the European Union is not now capable of having an international accord even with a country that has values as European as Canada."

She added: "Canada is disappointed, but I think it is impossible."

Christoph Leitl of the business alliance Global Chamber Platform said: “It’s crazy. If we allow a regional parliament to block a trade deal that will benefit the whole EU, where does this lead us to?”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also said: “If Europe cannot manage to sign this agreement, then that sends a very clear message not just to Europeans but to the whole world that Europe is choosing a path that is not productive, either for its citizens or for the world, and that would be a shame.”

EU-Canada CETA trade deal REJECTED after regional Belgian opposition | World | News | Daily Express

And the Americans are at odds with the EU as well...

EU will NOT be pushed around: Juncker issues threat to America amid heated trade exchange | World | News | Daily Express

 

[personal touch]

As usual,progressive politics,please note the plan was in place so advancements could be made,no moving along with blindfolds on wish I was going

Time allows for new designs,old thinkers need not to apply

 

[tay]

Arriving in New Delhi on Sunday, the premier unveiled what her office called a "bespoke" fast-track visa service for "high net-worth" Indians and their families and promised quicker border checks for all business travelers from India to Britain.

May’s trip offers her a chance to recover momentum after a week of setbacks at home, when she lost a court case over parliament’s role in leaving the European Union and one of her lawmakers quit in protest at her Brexit strategy. She will hold talks with Indian premier Narendra Modi on Monday aimed at preparing the ground for a trade deal between the two countries when Britain quits the 28-member bloc.


"As we leave the EU, we want to ensure that the United Kingdom remains one of the most attractive countries in the world to do business and invest," May said in a statement to journalists traveling with her. "We want to attract more Indian businesses to the U.K., which is why it’s right to offer Indian business executives a world-class visa service tailored to their needs."

The question of immigration has been a cloud over relations between Britain and India since May tightened the rules during her time as Britain’s home secretary. The changes caused the number of Indians enrolling in British universities to fall by 50 percent and May and Modi are likely to discuss the tensions in two hours of talks scheduled on Monday.

Speaking to reporters on her flight from London, May defended Britain’s record on immigration from India and said, despite Indian concerns, she would not loosen the limit on the number of migrants Britain takes from outside the EU.

“We have a visa system for countries outside the European Union which ensures that the brightest and the best are able to come to the United Kingdom,” she said before touching down in New Delhi on Sunday. “The figures show that we issued more work visas to India than I think the U.S., Australia, Canada and China put together. Nine out of 10 Visa applications from India are accepted.

Despite refusing to give ground on total numbers of migrants, May’s plans to make Britain a global leader for free trade after Brexit will involve offering a warmer welcome to Indian business travelers, with preferential treatment in the visa system over workers from other countries.

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...ke-visas-to-woo-indian-investors-after-brexit