UK being ‘colonised by immigrants’, says Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Rob DaviesFebruary 11, 2026 at 07:10 PM
UK being ‘colonised by immigrants’, says Man United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe, part-owner of Manchester United and Britain's seventh-richest man, claimed in a Sky News interview at the European Industry Summit in Antwerp that the UK is being "colonised" by immigrants. He stated the UK population has risen significantly and criticized the number of people receiving state benefits. Ratcliffe's comments come after his company, Ineos, received a £120m government grant. He also expressed his views on UK politics, comparing Keir Starmer to Nigel Farage, whom he described as an intelligent man, and advocating for a leader willing to make unpopular decisions to address immigration and economic issues. Ratcliffe, a Monaco resident since 2020, has a history of political involvement, including supporting Brexit and lobbying on environmental and energy policies.

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immigration 100% uk economy 80% benefits 70% sir jim ratcliffe 70% colonisation 60% population 50% nigel farage 40% keir starmer 40%

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