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UK PM Rishi Sunak faces conflict of interest concerns ahead of G20 summit

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Shillong, August 27: Ahead of the G20 summit in New Delhi, UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is entangled in a fresh conflict of interest controversy.

Media reports reveal concerns that his family could gain financially from a post-Brexit trade deal with India, given his negotiations.

As per IANS, the focus centers on his wife Akshata Murty’s substantial nearly £500 million stake in Bengaluru-based Infosys, an international IT services firm.

Calls for transparency and potential recusal from trade talks have arisen. As Sunak gears up for the summit, discussions with India’s PM Narendra Modi loom, while Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch held talks on the impending deal.

Darren Jones, Labour Chair of Business and Trade Committee, emphasized proper interest declaration, underscoring the importance, as seen with recent political developments.

The interactions between the UK and India hold significance, with Infosys aiming to enhance worker access to the UK via visa adjustments, aligning with Indian priorities. Conversely, the UK seeks tariff reductions for exports to India, spanning goods like Scotch whisky and automobiles.

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