Jim Ratcliffe accused of hypocrisy after saying UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants

2026-02-12 - 09:25

Manchester United co-owner, who lives in Monaco, faces growing backlash for using ‘far-right narratives’ The Monaco-based billionaire Jim Ratcliffe has been accused of hypocrisy and using “far-right narratives”, as a backlash grew over his claims that the UK was being “colonised” by immigrants. Fans called the Manchester United co-owner’s comments “disgraceful and deeply divisive”, while Keir Starmer said his claim was “offensive and wrong”, and called on the Ineos chief executive to “apologise immediately”. He added: “Britain is a proud, tolerant and diverse country.” Continue reading...