US EditionPM asks Sir Jim Ratcliffe to apologise for saying UK 'colonised by immigrants'
Sir Jim Ratcliffe claimed immigration raised the UK population to 70 million and strained benefits, prompting calls for apology from PM Starmer and anti-racism groups.
- Following a Sky News interview, Sir Keir Starmer condemned Sir Jim Ratcliffe's comments about immigration and called for an apology on Wednesday.
- Speaking to Sky's economics and data editor, Sir Jim told Sky News he believed immigration and nine million people on benefits were straining the economy, citing the population rise from 58 million in 2020 to 70 million in 2026.
- Supporters and anti-racism groups criticised the comments, with MUMSC warning the term 'colonised' echoes far-right narratives and protests taking place before a recent Manchester United fixture.
- A No 10 spokesperson also urged an apology, saying the comments play into narratives that divide the country, and the BBC has sought comment from Ineos and Manchester United.
- Ratcliffe's role at Manchester United positions the controversy to affect fans and staff, as analysts warn his 27.7% stake, 450 redundancies, and ticket disputes deepen club divisions.
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Some Manchester United players are concerned about Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments that the United Kingdom has been “colonised by immigrants”, believing he could “make enemies” in the dressing room. Ratcliffe caused uproar by claiming immigrants cost too much money, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer condemning the Manchester-born billionaire. United themselves released a statement to insist they pride themselves on being inclusive, while Manches…
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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe shows his racism off to the world
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, has come under heavy criticism for saying that immigrants are “colonising” the UK. He said: You can’t have an economy with nine million people on benefits and huge levels of immigrants coming in. I mean, the UK has been colonised. It’s costing too much money. The UK has been colonised by immigrants, really, hasn’t it? The racist shithead also claimed that the UK’s population grew by 12 million p…
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