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Jim Ratcliffe's Immigrant Comments Spark Controversy and Outrage

2/15/2026

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Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire and co-owner of Manchester United, told Sky News that the UK has been 'colonized by immigrants'.
He argued the economy suffers from high numbers of people on benefits and migrants.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the remarks as offensive and wrong and urged an apology.
The remarks raise concerns about stigmatizing migrant communities amid rising hate crimes in the UK.

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Jim Ratcliffe, billionaire and co-owner of Manchester United, told Sky News that the UK has been 'colonized by immigrants'.
He argued the economy suffers from high numbers of people on benefits and migrants.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer described the remarks as offensive and wrong and urged an apology.
The remarks raise concerns about stigmatizing migrant communities amid rising hate crimes in the UK.