Celebrating Diwali and the Strengthening Bond Between Britain and India
Writing for the Express, former Conservative MP Dame Theresa Villiers highlights the cultural and economic significance of Diwali in the United Kingdom. She praises the British Indian community for its remarkable integration and success across business, public services, and politics. Villiers also notes that this year's festivities coincide with a landmark post-Brexit free trade agreement between the UK and India, which is expected to lower consumer prices and significantly reduce tariffs on British exports like whisky.
Originally published by EXPRESS | By Guest Columnist | 5 November 2026 | Read original: https://www.express.co.uk/news/uk/2263446/villiers-diwali-comment-british-indians-success
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