Minister and Burnham escalate row with ‘hypocritical’ Ratcliffe over claim UK colonised by immigrants – politics live

Labour Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has condemned businessman Jim Ratcliffe over his claim that the UK is being "colonised" by immigrants. In a statement, Burnham described Ratcliffe's comments as "inaccurate, insulting, and inflammatory". He also criticized Ratcliffe for allegedly siphoning wealth from Manchester United FC without contributing to the city. The comments have sparked a row, with some politicians defending Ratcliffe while others, including the Liberal Democrats and Greens, have condemned his remarks. The UK government has offered only mild criticism, describing migration as "of great concern to millions". Burnham's statement highlights the growing divide between Labour and Conservative views on immigration policy.

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