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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says 'sorry' after his ‘colonised by immigrants’ remark sparks backlash

British billionaire Jim Ratcliffe apologized for his "colonised by immigrants" remarks after facing criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Ratcliffe stated his intention was to highlight the need for managed immigration supporting economic growth, not to offend. The Football Association is reviewing his comments for potential breaches of its regulations.

The Times of India

Manchester United co-owner apologises after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for saying Britain has been “colonised” by immigrants, after condemnation from Keir Starmer, Manchester leaders and Man United fans.

Euronews

Daily Mail’s £500m Telegraph takeover faces government investigation

Linda Nandy expressed ‘concerns’ over the deal’s potential impact in UK media

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Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some offended by anti-immigrant comments

Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe says he’s sorry if some have been offended by anti-immigrant comments

The Independent UK

Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe at centre of political storm after claiming 'UK has been colonised by immigrants'

Billionaire team owner's comments spark a reaction from the Prime Minister

Cycling News

Sir Jim Ratcliffe ‘sorry’ that comments on immigrants ‘offended some people’

Ratcliffe’s remarks are being examined by the Football Association.

The Independent UK

Virgil van Dijk hails Liverpool win on Wearside as ‘pretty close to perfection’

Victory at Sunderland keeps the Reds in the mix for Champions League qualification.

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Jim Ratcliffe apologises after claiming migrants have ‘colonised’ the UK

Sir Jim, one of Britain’s richest men, has been under pressure from a string of high-profile politicians, including Sir Keir Starmer, to apologise.

Evening Standard

The awkward truth for Man United behind Jim Ratcliffe’s toxic comments

The billionaire caused offence by claiming that the UK had been ‘colonised by immigrants,’ with Man United, back in form under interim boss Michael Carrick, exposed to outside noise once again

The Independent UK

FA to launch investigation into Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘colonised by immigrants’ comments

The Manchester United co-owner has been widely criticised for the comments he made during an interview with Sky News

The Independent UK

Manchester United assert ‘inclusive’ values as FA looks into Jim Ratcliffe comments

Manchester United took the extraordinary step of publicly asserting their ‘inclusive and welcoming’ values after their co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s comments about immigration

The Guardian - UK

Man Utd supporters blast Sir Jim Ratcliffe for ‘marginalising’ fanbase after immigration comments

United co-owner Ratcliffe said that the ‘UK has been colonised by immigrants’ in an interview that has received a torrent of backlash

The Independent UK

Ratcliffe made ‘mistake’ with immigration comments, says Swinney

The Manchester United and Ineos boss said the UK has been ‘colonised’ by immigrants.

Evening Standard

Met Office issues weather warnings for snow across UK as temperatures to plunge

Scotland and northern England will be hit by wintry conditions with warnings of travel disruption following relentless rain

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Starmer ‘knew ex-comms chief Lord Doyle supported paedophile councillor’

Matthew Doyle told Keir Starmer’s communications chief he supported Sean Morton before his conviction, but did not reveal he campaigned alongside him

Evening Standard

Andy Burnham piles pressure on Man United co-owner Ratcliffe over migrant claims

The Labour mayor said Sir Jim Ratcliffe had made comments which ‘go against everything for which Manchester has traditionally stood’.

The Guardian - UK

Jim Ratcliffe apologises for ‘choice of language’ after saying immigrants ‘colonising’ UK

Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner responds to politicians’ and football fans’ anger at ‘disgraceful’ words

The Guardian - UK

Chris Wormald forced out of post as cabinet secretary, No 10 confirms – as it happened

Downing Street says Wormald to stand down but does not announce replacement

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Evening Standard

Jim Ratcliffe migration claims ‘hypocritical’ after Monaco move, minister says

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on Wednesday night described the comments as ‘offensive and wrong’ and called on Sir Jim to apologise.

The Times of India

Manchester United co-owner says UK 'colonised' by immigrants: Jim Ratcliffe sparks outrage; Brit PM Keir Starmer demands apology

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s remarks that Britain has been “colonised by immigrants” detonated far beyond a single interview because they landed at the fault line of modern British politics. Linking immigration, welfare and national decline, the Monaco-based Manchester United co-owner used loaded language and shaky numbers that triggered backlash from politicians,…

Cycling Weekly

Ineos Grenadiers owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'choice of language' after saying the UK is being 'colonised by immigrants'

British prime minister calls remarks "offensive"

The Independent UK

Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ‘UK colonised by immigrants’ claim branded ‘disgraceful’

The Manchester United co-owner made the comment in an interview with Sky News.

The Independent UK

Starmer hits out at Man Utd co-owner after ‘offensive’ immigration comments

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Evening Standard

Keir Starmer says Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments ‘offensive and wrong’

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is founder and chairman of one of the world’s largest chemical companies, Ineos.

The Independent UK

Jim Ratcliffe sparks controversy with UK immigration comments

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