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The Prime Minister has touched down in Johannesburg, South Africa, to participate in the annual G20 summit, which gathers leaders from the world’s 20 largest economies. Notably absent from this year’s meeting is former US President Donald Trump, who opted out due to controversial and widely debunked allegations regarding the persecution of white people in South Africa.
Sir Keir Starmer, often criticized by opponents with the nickname “never here Keir” for his frequent overseas trips, is using this opportunity to highlight the role of a prime minister in promoting British business interests on the global stage. Ahead of the formal proceedings, he plans to visit a local depot in Johannesburg showcasing trains constructed in Derby, England. During this visit, he will announce a new agreement where the UK will offer strategic advice and consultancy services to South Africa’s railway system.
This initiative will be led by Crossrail International, a UK government-owned company tasked with delivering these consultancy services. The company has recently entered into a similar partnership with Vietnam, expanding its international reach. The UK government underscores Africa’s enormous potential for British businesses, emphasizing that half of the continent’s population is under 20 years old and that more than a quarter of the world’s population is expected to reside there by 2050.
On the flight to South Africa, Sir Keir stressed the importance of international business, saying, “I will focus on the deals we can do, the business we can do, with our partner countries and make sure that the work we do internationally is impacting directly at home.” He also linked this international investment to domestic benefits, asserting, “If you want to deal with the cost of living and make people better off with good secure jobs, investment from G20 partners and allies is really important.
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