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William and Kate raise UK steel crisis with Indian PM

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have discussed "the pressures facing steel manufacturers in the UK and India" with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, sources have told the Press Association.

The royal couple spoke to Mr Modi during a lunch meeting, as they continued their tour of India.

It comes as an emergency debate on the steel crisis is held in the Commons.

Shadow Business Secretary Angela Eagle accused the government of "indifference and incompetence" in dealing with the crisis, and an "ideologically driven reluctance to get involved as the crisis has deepened".

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Prince William brings up UK steel crisis with Indian PM

Prince William has raised the issue of the UK steel crisis with India's prime minister Narendra Modi.

He took the opportunity to discuss the plight of UK steel workers a day after Indian company Tata Steel formally put its UK plants up for sale.

Video report by ITV News' correspondent Geraint Vincent

The Duke used an informal lunch in Delhi to bring up the issue.

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